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Best Strafford County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,600 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Strafford County, NH are New Durham Elementary School, Seacoast Charter School and Woodman Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Strafford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
77 Ramsdell Lane
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-5586
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Oyster River Preschool Education Program
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Strafford County, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Strafford County, NH include New Durham Elementary School, Seacoast Charter School and Woodman Park School.
How many public preschools are located in Strafford County?
10 public preschools are located in Strafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County?
Strafford County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

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