For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 802 students in Hanover, NH. The top ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, NH are Bernice A. Ray School and Frances C. Richmond School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hanover, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bernice A. Ray School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Frances C. Richmond School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, NH include Bernice A. Ray School and Frances C. Richmond School. Hanover has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hanover?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover 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 18% (majority Hispanic).
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