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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rockingham County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 94 public schools serving 41,224 students in Rockingham County, NH (there are 75 private schools, serving 6,561 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Rockingham County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rockingham County, NH are Rye Elementary School, New Franklin School and Windham Center School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rockingham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rye Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
New Franklin School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Windham Center School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Lowell Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1554
Gr: 5-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Akerman School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8 Exeter Rd.
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(603) 926-2539
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Little Harbour School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Hampton School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Atlantic Ave.
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 964-5501
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Coe-brown Northwood Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
907 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Swasey Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 Middle Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 642-3487
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Windham Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
112a Lowell Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1556
Gr: 7-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32 Van Buren Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Golden Brook Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
112b Lowell Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1552
Gr: PK-4 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Newington Public School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
133 Nimble Hill Rd.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1482
Gr: K-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Rye Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
501 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-5591
Gr: 5-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
South Hampton Barnard School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
219 Main Ave.
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 394-7744
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
Greenland Central School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
70 Post Rd.
Greenland, NH 03840
(603) 431-6723
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Stratham Memorial School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
39 Gifford Farm Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-5413
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1818.
Atkinson Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Academy Ave.
Atkinson, NH 03811
(603) 362-5521
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1919.
Windham High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
64 London Bridge Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1558
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Adeline C. Marston School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4 Marston Way
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8708
Gr: 3-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2121.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Gr: 9-13 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2222.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Gr: K-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2323.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
122 Amesbury Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5705
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 Zion Hill Rd.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7062
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Nottingham Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
245 Stage Rd.
Nottingham, NH 03290
(603) 679-5632
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2626.
Maude H. Trefethen School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
142 Cranfield St
New Castle, NH 03854
(603) 436-5416
Gr: K-6 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2727.
Hampton Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29 Academy Ave.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2828.
Henry W. Moore School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12 Deerfield Rd.
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-2251
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2929.
Exeter High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Blue Hawk Dr
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3030.
Lincoln Street Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Lincoln St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8860
Gr: 3-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3131.
Newfields Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9 Piscassic Rd.
Newfields, NH 03856
(603) 772-5555
Gr: K-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3232.
Hampstead Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21 Emerson Ave.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6326
Gr: PK-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3333.
Sandown Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
295 Main St.
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3648
Gr: PK-K | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Auburn Village School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11 Eaton Hill Rd.
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 483-2769
Gr: PK-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockingham County, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockingham County, NH include Rye Elementary School, New Franklin School and Windham Center School.
How many public schools are located in Rockingham County?
96 public schools are located in Rockingham County.
What percentage of students in Rockingham County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Rockingham County are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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