Top Rankings
Portsmouth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,440 students in Portsmouth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Portsmouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
6 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
2,440 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Portsmouth School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.32
# American Indian Students
4 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
152 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
26 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,918 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
79%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
203 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
146
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
270
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
246
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,971 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,000 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,971
$22,075
Spending / Student
$23,000
$21,293
Best Portsmouth School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Franklin School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Little Harbour School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32 Van Buren Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Grades: 9-13
| 1,022 students
Rank: #55.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,440 students.
What is the rank of Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District is ranked #20 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth School District?
79% of Portsmouth School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Portsmouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,000 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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