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Best New Hampshire Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public preschools serving 2,553 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 preschools in New Hampshire are Rye Elementary School, Grantham Village School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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 preschools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in New Hampshire include Rye Elementary School, Grantham Village School and Memorial School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in New Hampshire?
9 blue ribbon public preschools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

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