For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 809 students in Hampstead, NH (there are , serving 221 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Hampstead, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Hampstead, NH are Hampstead Central School and Hampstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampstead, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Emerson Ave.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6326
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6326
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hampstead Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28 School St.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Gr: 5-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hampstead, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21 Emerson Ave
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Gr: PK | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampstead, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Hampstead, NH include Hampstead Central School and Hampstead Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hampstead?
2 public schools are located in Hampstead.
What percentage of students in Hampstead go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Hampstead are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hampstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hampstead include: Hampstead Middle School vs. Hampstead Central School
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