Best Amherst Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,007 students in Amherst, NH (there are 4 private schools, serving 248 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Amherst, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in Amherst, NH are Clark-wilkins School, Souhegan Coop High School and Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Amherst, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).