For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,190 students in 03102, NH (there are 6 private schools, serving 611 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 03102, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 03102, NH are Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School, Bartlett Elementary School and Polaris Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03102 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03102, NH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03102, NH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
689 Mast Rd.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 497-2210
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 497-2210
Gr: 1-4 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Polaris Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Coolidge Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 634-0034
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 634-0034
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Youville St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Gr: K-4 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Manchester West High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Gossler Park School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Parker-varney School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Gr: 5-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 03102, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in 03102, NH include Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School, Bartlett Elementary School and Polaris Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 03102?
8 public schools are located in 03102.
What percentage of students in 03102 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 03102 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03102?
03102 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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