For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,481 students in Coos County, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Coos County, NH are Milan Village Elementary School, Pittsburg School Elementary School and Berlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coos County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Coos County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Coos County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milan Village Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Bridge St.
Milan, NH 03588
(603) 449-3306
Milan, NH 03588
(603) 449-3306
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburg School Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 School St
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 State Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Whitefield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Twin Mountain Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-3088
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-3088
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (E)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Stewartstown Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 School St.
West Stewartstown, NH 03597
(603) 246-7082
West Stewartstown, NH 03597
(603) 246-7082
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Ice Pond Road
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-4924
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-4924
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Stratford Public School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19 School St.
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Coos County, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Coos County, NH include Milan Village Elementary School, Pittsburg School Elementary School and Berlin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Coos County?
8 public preschools are located in Coos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coos County?
Coos County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Coos County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Coos County include: Lancaster Elementary School vs. Whitefield Elementary School, Whitefield Elementary School vs. Lancaster Elementary School
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