For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 196 students in Alstead, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alstead, NH are Alstead Primary School, Sarah Porter School and Vilas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alstead, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alstead have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alstead, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alstead Primary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
58 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sarah Porter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Village Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2260
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2260
Gr: 1-4 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Vilas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
82 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Gr: 5-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Alstead, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alstead, NH include Alstead Primary School, Sarah Porter School and Vilas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alstead?
3 public elementary schools are located in Alstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Alstead?
Alstead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
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