For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 3,844 students in Merrimack County, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Merrimack County, NH are Bow Elementary School, Harold Martin School and Boscawen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrimack County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Merrimack County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bow Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Gr: PK-4 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Harold Martin School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Main St.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Boscawen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Best Ave.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Jennie D. Blake School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32 Crescent St
Hill, NH 03243
(603) 934-2245
Hill, NH 03243
(603) 934-2245
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Henniker Community School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Abbot-downing School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
152 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Beaver Meadow School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Sewalls Fall Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Pittsfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Bow St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Penacook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Paul A. Smith School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Sherwood Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
163 Old Warner Road
Bradford, NH 03221
(603) 938-5959
Bradford, NH 03221
(603) 938-5959
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
114 Cougar Ct.
New London, NH 03257
(603) 526-8604
New London, NH 03257
(603) 526-8604
Gr: PK | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
53 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Gr: PK-2 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Merrimack County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30 S. Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9574
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9574
Gr: K-4 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
20 Rowell Dr
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Gr: 3-4 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Capital City Public Charter School (E) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Gr: 6-8
Capital City Public Charter School (H) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Gr: 9-11
38 Liberty St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0833
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0833
Gr: K-1 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 8%
15 Shawmut St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0858
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0858
Gr: PK-2 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Franklin Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
15 Elkins St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Pace Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
716 Riverwood Drive
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Gr: 9-13 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
30 High St.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Gr: K-1 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Teams Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Gr: 9-11 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
4 Church St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0844
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0844
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Merrimack County, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Merrimack County, NH include Bow Elementary School, Harold Martin School and Boscawen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Merrimack County?
15 public preschools are located in Merrimack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack County?
Merrimack County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Merrimack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Merrimack County include: Harold Martin School vs. Bow Elementary School, Boscawen Elementary School vs. Beaver Meadow School, Beaver Meadow School vs. Abbot-downing School
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