For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 164 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top ranked public charter school in Belknap County, NH is Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap County, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Belknap County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Belknap County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
School St Po Box 910
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 1%
21 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
5 Elm St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Gr: PK-2 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Belknap County, NH include Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E).
How many public charter schools are located in Belknap County?
2 public charter schools are located in Belknap County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County?
Belknap County public charter schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
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