For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 242 students in Newport, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newport, NH are Unity Elementary School and Newport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newport, NH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Newport, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Gr: 5-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newport, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newport, NH include Unity Elementary School and Newport Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newport?
3 public middle schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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