For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 697 students in Amherst, NH.
The top-ranked public preschool in Amherst, NH is Clark-wilkins School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, NH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Amherst, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark-wilkins School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Gr: PK-4 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Amherst, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Foundry St.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-2343
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-2343
Gr: K-1 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Amherst, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Amherst, NH include Clark-wilkins School.
How many public preschools are located in Amherst?
1 public preschools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).