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Best Hillsborough County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public charter schools serving 2,292 students in Hillsborough County, NH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hillsborough County, NH are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) and Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hillsborough County (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
591 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Mill Falls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 William Loeb Dr, Unit 1
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 232-5176
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Polaris Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Coolidge Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 634-0034
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School
Charter School
10 Sharon Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Gr: K-7 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Nh Career Academy
Charter School
5 Perimeter Rd.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 769-9730
Rank: n/an/a
Wellheart Chartered Public School
Charter School
646 Daniel Webster Hwy
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 733-8968

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hillsborough County, NH?
How many public charter schools are located in Hillsborough County?
12 public charter schools are located in Hillsborough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
Which public charter schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?

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