For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,514 students in Rochester, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NH are East Rochester School, Mcclelland School and Maple Street Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rochester, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
East Rochester School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mcclelland School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Street Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-5
| 110 students
Rank: #44.
Gonic School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Nancy Loud School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Grades: K-4
| 81 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
School Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Grades: K-4
| 66 students
Rank: #77.
William Allen School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Rochester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #99.
Chamberlain Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rochester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NH include East Rochester School, Mcclelland School and Maple Street Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rochester?
9 public elementary schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rochester include: Nancy Loud School vs. East Rochester School, East Rochester School vs. Nancy Loud School, Gonic School vs. Maple Street Magnet School
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