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Best New Hampshire Charter Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 charter public schools serving 6,037 students in New Hampshire.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) and Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Schools in New Hampshire (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19 Hampton Rd, Building B Suit
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Robert Frost Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
591 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mill Falls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 William Loeb Dr, Unit 1
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 232-5176
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Windham Academy Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Industrial Drive
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 236-7900
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ledyard Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
39 Hanover Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Mountain Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13 Nh Route 25
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-3900
Gr: 1-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
North Country Charter Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
Surry Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
449 Route 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1919.
Polaris Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Coolidge Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 634-0034
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2020.
Csi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2121.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
98 South Lincoln Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2323.
Next Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2424.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2525.
Strong Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Riverwood Dr.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2626.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Northeast Woodland Chartered Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
53 Technology Lane
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 374-7896
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Great Bay Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 3-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3030.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (H)
Charter School
157 Chichester Rd
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (M)
Charter School
157 Chichester Rd
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Granite Valley Preparatory Chartered Public School
Charter School
311 Main St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 439-9408
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