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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Nashua Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 10,716 students in Nashua, NH (there are 20 private schools, serving 2,764 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Nashua, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nashua, NH are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) and New Searles School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashua, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nashua have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Schools in Nashua, NH (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.
New Searles School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
39 Shady Ln.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3620
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Bicentennial Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
296 E. Dunstable Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Main Dunstable School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 Whitford Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-2320
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Charlotte Ave Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
48 Charlotte Ave.
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1940
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
390 Broad St.
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-1880
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Birch Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17 Birch Hill Dr.
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-1820
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Nashua High School South
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Sunset Heights School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Osgood Rd.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3680
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Nashua High School North
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Titan Way
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Pennichuck Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Fairgrounds Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Cleveland St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Fairgrounds Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Blanchard St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Mt. Pleasant School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Amherst Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Amherst St.
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1700
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ledge Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Ledge St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1919.
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Arlington St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Brentwood Academy
55 Franklin Street
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Brian S. Mccarthy Middle School
41 Diantonio Dr
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Street School
55 Franklin St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1066
Gr: PK | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Nashua Title I Preschool
One Concord St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1510
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Purple Panthers Preschool
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Nashua, NH?
How many public schools are located in Nashua?
24 public schools are located in Nashua.
What percentage of students in Nashua go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Nashua are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua?
Nashua 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).
Which public schools in Nashua are often viewed compared to one another?

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