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Best Manchester Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,824 students in Manchester, NH.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Manchester, NH are The Founders Academy Charter School (E), Hillside Middle School and Southside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Manchester, NH public middle schools have an score of 14% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Manchester, NH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

The Founders Academy Charter School (E)

Charter School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
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5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705

Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #22.

Hillside Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
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112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352

Gr: 5-8 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #33.

Southside Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
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300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359

Gr: 5-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #44.

Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
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201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247

Gr: 5-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #55.

Middle School At Parkside

(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
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75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356

Gr: 5-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #66.

Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974

Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Manchester, NH?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Manchester, NH include The Founders Academy Charter School (E), Hillside Middle School and Southside Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Manchester?

6 public middle schools are located in Manchester.

What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?

Manchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?