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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in New Hampshire (2026)

Public schools in New Hampshire achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 51% (2026).
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in New Hampshire is Hanover High School and Hollis-brookline High School, each with 90-94%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 74.5% 92% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 81%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in New Hampshire (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hanover High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hollis-brookline High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
24 Cavalier Ct.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-2269
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: PK-5
13 Darling Hill Rd.
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-2962
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
19 Hampton Rd, Building B Suit
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Rank: #66.
Rye Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-4
461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lafayette Regional School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-6
149 Main St.
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sunapee Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bernice A. Ray School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: K-5
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: K-4
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Coe-brown Northwood Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
907 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Hopkinton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-13
195 Hanover St.
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-2055
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
New Franklin School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Swasey Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
355 Middle Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 642-3487
Rank: #1616.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 5-8
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Maude H. Trefethen School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-6
142 Cranfield St
New Castle, NH 03854
(603) 436-5416
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Piermont Village School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-8
131 Rte. 10
Piermont, NH 03779
(603) 272-5881
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Rank: #2121.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 9-13
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Bedford High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 9-13
47b Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Frances C. Richmond School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 6-8
63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Peter Woodbury School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: K-4
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Windham Center School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 5-6
2 Lowell Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1554
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Windham High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 9-12
64 London Bridge Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1558
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Grantham Village School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-6
75 Learning Dr.
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Lincoln Akerman School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-8
8 Exeter Rd.
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(603) 926-2539
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Lyme Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-8
35 Union Street
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-2125
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Mont Vernon Village School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-6
1 Kittredge Rd
Mont Vernon, NH 03057
(603) 673-5141
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Oyster River High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Rank: #3232.
Mckelvie Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 5-6
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Bridgewater-hebron Village School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
25 School House Rd
Bristol, NH 03222
(603) 744-6969
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-13
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Hampshire average public schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The New Hampshire average public schools reading/language arts proficiency is 51%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in New Hampshire?
The best top-ranked public schools in New Hampshire include Hanover High School, Hollis-brookline High School and Academy For Science And Design Charter (H).
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in New Hampshire?
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in New Hampshire is Hanover High School, with a value of 90-94%. The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency is Mason Elementary School, with a value of ≥90%.

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