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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Strafford County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 9,439 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Strafford County, NH are Mast Way School, Moharimet School and Oyster River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford County, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 19% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Strafford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mast Way School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Moharimet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11 Lee Rd.
Madbury, NH 03823
(603) 742-2900
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Oyster River Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Gr: 5-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Garrison School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Gr: K-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
New Durham Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7 Old Bay Rd.
New Durham, NH 03855
(603) 859-2061
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
51 Haley Dr.
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2127
Gr: 5-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
78 Horne St.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Gr: K-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Barrington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
570 Calef Highway
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2641
Gr: 1-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Henry Wilson Memorial School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 School St.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2181
Gr: 4-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Rollinsford Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
487 Locust St.
Rollinsford, NH 03869
(603) 742-2351
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
School Street School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Gr: K-4 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Maple Street Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Woodman Park School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Strafford School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Roller Coaster Rd., Unit 1
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2842
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1717.
Valley View Community School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
79 Thayer Dr.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-4757
Gr: PK-3 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Mcclelland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Maple Wood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
184 Maple Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Gonic School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2121.
East Rochester School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
Somersworth Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Chamberlain Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8 School St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4539
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
William Allen School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2626.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2727.
Nute Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Idlehurst Elementary School
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: PK-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Strafford County, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Strafford County, NH include Mast Way School, Moharimet School and Oyster River Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Strafford County?
28 public elementary schools are located in Strafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County?
Strafford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Strafford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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