For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 472 students in Portsmouth, NH. The top ranked public middle school in Portsmouth, NH is Portsmouth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, NH public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Portsmouth, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Portsmouth, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Campus Dr Ste 21
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Portsmouth, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Portsmouth, NH include Portsmouth Middle School. Portsmouth has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
How many public middle schools are located in Portsmouth?
1 public middle schools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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