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Best New Hampshire Charter Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 charter public elementary schools serving 4,374 students in New Hampshire.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), Robert Frost Charter School (E) and Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 19% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in New Hampshire (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
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 (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
Heartwood Public Charter School
Charter School
30 Davenport Rd
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 696-1856
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School
Charter School
10 Sharon Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Gr: K-7 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Seacoast Classical Academy Chartered Public School
Charter School
53 Carlton E. Sockwell Way
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 691-5429
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public elementary schools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in New Hampshire include Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), Robert Frost Charter School (E) and Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in New Hampshire?
23 charter public elementary schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).

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