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Public School Review - Established 2003

Top New Hampshire Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 21% of public preschool students in New Hampshire are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire is Stewartstown Community School, with 64% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 33% 64% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in New Hampshire (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Stewartstown Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-8
60 School St.
West Stewartstown, NH 03597
(603) 246-7082
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bakersville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: PK-4
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mt. Pleasant School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: PK-5
10 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Rank: #44.
Mcdonough School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: PK-4
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gossler Park School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: PK-4
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: PK-5
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Rank: #77.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: PK-5
200 State Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Rank: #88.
Paul A. Smith School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Grades: PK-3
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Rank: #99.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: PK-5
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Rank: #1010.
Claremont Preschool Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: PK
111 South Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Parker-varney School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: PK-4
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Pittsfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: PK-5
34 Bow St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Seabrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: PK-4
256 Walton Rd.
Seabrook, NH 03874
(603) 474-2252
Rank: #1414.
Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (E)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: PK-8
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: PK-8
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Ossipee Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: PK-6
68 Main St.
Center Ossipee, NH 03814
(603) 539-4589
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Stratford Public School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: PK-8
19 School St.
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
Rank: #1818.
Winchester School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: PK-8
85 Parker St.
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Charlestown Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 38%
Grades: PK-4
84 E. Street Ext.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Pleasant Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 38%
Grades: PK-5
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Woodman Park School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 38%
Grades: PK-4
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Rank: #2222.
Hinsdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 37%
Grades: PK-5
12 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5332
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 36%
Grades: PK-8
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Webster School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 36%
Grades: PK-4
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Jennie D. Blake School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 35%
Grades: PK-6
32 Crescent St
Hill, NH 03243
(603) 934-2245
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Lempster Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 35%
Grades: PK-8
29 School Rd
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Penacook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 35%
Grades: PK-5
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Whitefield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 35%
Grades: PK-8
34 Twin Mountain Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-3088
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Antrim Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 34%
Grades: PK-4
10 School St.
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6371
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Beaver Meadow School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 34%
Grades: PK-5
40 Sewalls Fall Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Fall Mountain Regional -pre School Program
Eligible for Free Lunch: 33%
Grades: PK
144 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Jewett School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 33%
Grades: PK-4
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Peep School - Pre School Program
Eligible for Free Lunch: 33%
Grades: PK
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 33%
Grades: PK-4
7 Michigan Avenue
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Woodsville Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 33%
Grades: PK-3
206 Central St.
Woodsville, NH 03785
(603) 747-3363
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Hampshire average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The New Hampshire average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 21%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire?
The best top-ranked public preschools in New Hampshire include Stewartstown Community School, Bakersville School and Mt. Pleasant School.

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