For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 400 students in Newport, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Newport, NH are Unity Elementary School and Richards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newport, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Newport, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Grades: 5-6
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newport, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Newport, NH include Unity Elementary School and Richards Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newport?
2 public preschools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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