Best Public Schools in Meriden, NH (2025-26)

Best Meriden Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 196 students in Meriden, NH (there are , serving 338 private students). 37% of all K-12 students in Meriden, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).

The top-ranked public school in Meriden, NH is Plainfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Meriden, NH public school have an score of 47% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Meriden have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Meriden, NH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Plainfield Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 30%

92 Bonner Rd.
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250

Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public schools in Meriden, NH include Plainfield Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Meriden?

1 public schools are located in Meriden.

What percentage of students in Meriden go to public school?

37% of all K-12 students in Meriden are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).

What is the racial composition of students in Meriden?

Meriden public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).