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Best Belknap County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,641 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Belknap County, NH are Elm Street School, Inter-lakes Elementary School and Belmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Belknap County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Street School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Inter-lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Best St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6568
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Alton Central School Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pleasant Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Barnstead Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
91 Maple St.
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603) 269-5161
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Winnisquam Early Learning Center
435 W. Main Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Belknap County, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Belknap County, NH include Elm Street School, Inter-lakes Elementary School and Belmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Belknap County?
9 public preschools are located in Belknap County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County?
Belknap County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

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