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Best Rockingham County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 1,483 students in Rockingham County, NH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rockingham County, NH are Virtual Learning Academy (H), The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School and Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).

Best Public Charter Schools in Rockingham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Windham Academy Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Industrial Drive
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 236-7900
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Next Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Great Bay Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 3-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Seacoast Classical Academy Chartered Public School
Charter School
53 Carlton E. Sockwell Way
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 691-5429
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Rockingham County, NH?
How many public charter schools are located in Rockingham County?
9 public charter schools are located in Rockingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public charter schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
Which public charter schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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