For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 297 students in Rochester, NH.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rochester, NH is East Rochester School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rochester, NH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Rochester School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rochester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Gr: K-3 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rochester, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rochester, NH include East Rochester School.
How many public preschools are located in Rochester?
1 public preschools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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