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Best Manchester Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 9,200 students in Manchester, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, NH are Mill Falls 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.
Manchester, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 19% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Manchester, NH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
689 Mast Rd.
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:
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: #44.
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: #55.
Highland-goffes Falls School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 Goffs Falls Rd.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Green Acres School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Gr: PK-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Youville St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Gr: K-4 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Webster School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Smyth Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Gr: PK-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Jewett School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Gr: PK-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Bakersville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Michigan Avenue
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Gossler Park School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Mcdonough School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Gr: 5-8 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Parker-varney School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Gr: 5-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Gr: 5-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Gr: 5-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Beech Street School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Beech St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Gr: K-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, NH include Mill Falls Charter School, Bartlett Elementary School and Polaris Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manchester?
21 public elementary schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?

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