For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,443 students in Stratham, NH (there are 2 private schools, serving 253 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Stratham, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stratham, NH are Stratham Memorial School and Cooperative Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stratham, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stratham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stratham, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratham Memorial School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39 Gifford Farm Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-5413
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-5413
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Cooperative Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Academic Way
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 775-8700
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 775-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stratham, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Stratham, NH include Stratham Memorial School and Cooperative Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Stratham?
2 public schools are located in Stratham.
What percentage of students in Stratham go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Stratham are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stratham?
Stratham public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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