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Best New Hampshire Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 7,448 students in New Hampshire.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in New Hampshire are Rye Elementary School, Riddle Brook School and Lafayette Regional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 19% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in New Hampshire (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rye Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Gr: K-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Regional School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
149 Main St.
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
Gr: K-6 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Bernice A. Ray School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
New Franklin School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Grantham Village School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
75 Learning Dr.
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Memorial School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
55 Old Bedford Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mast Way School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
North Hampton School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Atlantic Ave.
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 964-5501
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hollis Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
36 Silver Lake Rd.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 324-5995
Gr: PK-3 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32 Van Buren Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Baptist Rd.
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 783-9944
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Thornton Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1886 Nh Rte. 175
Thornton, NH 03285
(603) 726-8904
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Tuftonboro Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 Middle Rd.
Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816
(603) 569-2050
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Enfield Village School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
271 Us Route 4
Enfield, NH 03748
(603) 632-4231
Gr: PK-4 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Newfields Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9 Piscassic Rd.
Newfields, NH 03856
(603) 772-5555
Gr: K-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1386 Nh Rte. 140
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Gr: K-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1919.
The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2020.
Dunbarton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Robert Rogers Rd.
Dunbarton, NH 03046
(603) 774-3181
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2121.
Sandown North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23 Stagecoach Rd.
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
Gr: 1-5 | 322 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
Chichester Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
219 Main St.
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2323.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31 School St.
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4312
Gr: PK-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2424.
Bath Village School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Lisbon Rd.
Bath, NH 03740
(603) 747-2004
Gr: K-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2525.
Belmont Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38 School St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2626.
William Allen School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2727.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Hampton Centre School
53 Winnacunnet Rd.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Gr: PK-2 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in New Hampshire include Rye Elementary School, Riddle Brook School and Lafayette Regional School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in New Hampshire?
28 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).

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