For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 347 students in Peterborough, NH.
The top ranked public middle school in Peterborough, NH is South Meadow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peterborough, NH public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Peterborough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Peterborough, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Meadow School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Grades: 5-8
| 347 students
Peterborough, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
106 Hancock Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Peterborough, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Peterborough, NH include South Meadow School.
How many public middle schools are located in Peterborough?
1 public middle schools are located in Peterborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Peterborough?
Peterborough public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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