For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 424 students in Charlestown, NH.
The top ranked public schools in Charlestown, NH are Charlestown Primary School, Charlestown Middle School and N. Charlestown Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlestown, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Charlestown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Charlestown, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlestown Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
84 E. Street Ext.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Grades: PK-4
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Charlestown Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 Main St.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
N. Charlestown Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 River Rd.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3986
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3986
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charlestown, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Charlestown, NH include Charlestown Primary School, Charlestown Middle School and N. Charlestown Community School.
How many public schools are located in Charlestown?
3 public schools are located in Charlestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlestown?
Charlestown public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Charlestown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Charlestown include: Charlestown Middle School vs. Charlestown Primary School, Charlestown Primary School vs. Charlestown Middle School
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