For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,591 students in Concord, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Concord, NH are Boscawen Elementary School, Abbot-downing School and Beaver Meadow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Concord have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Concord, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boscawen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Best Ave.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Abbot-downing School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
152 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Beaver Meadow School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Sewalls Fall Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Penacook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
53 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Concord, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Concord, NH include Boscawen Elementary School, Abbot-downing School and Beaver Meadow School.
How many public preschools are located in Concord?
5 public preschools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Concord include: Beaver Meadow School vs. Abbot-downing School, Abbot-downing School vs. Beaver Meadow School
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