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Best New Hampshire Charter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 charter public high schools serving 1,658 students in New Hampshire.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School and The Founders Academy Charter School (H). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 62% statewide average).
New Hampshire charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public high school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public High Schools in New Hampshire (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19 Hampton Rd, Building B Suit
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ledyard Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
39 Hanover Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
North Country Charter Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Csi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
Next Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (H)
Charter School
157 Chichester Rd
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
River View Chartered Public School
Charter School
169 Main Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Robert Frost Charter School (H)
Charter School
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Synergy Academy Chartered Public School
Charter School
20 Foundry St, Ste. 101
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 856-7067
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire?
How many charter public high schools are located in New Hampshire?
18 charter public high schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charter public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

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