For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 822 students in Meredith, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Meredith, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Meredith, NH are Inter-lakes High School, Inter-lakes Middle School and Inter-lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meredith, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Meredith have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Meredith, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inter-lakes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Gr: 9-13 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Inter-lakes Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Inter-lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Meredith, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Meredith, NH include Inter-lakes High School, Inter-lakes Middle School and Inter-lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Meredith?
3 public schools are located in Meredith.
What percentage of students in Meredith go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Meredith are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meredith?
Meredith public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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