For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 950 students in Contoocook, NH (there are 2 private schools, serving 61 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Contoocook, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Contoocook, NH are Hopkinton Middle School, Maple Street Elementary School and Harold Martin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contoocook, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Contoocook have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Contoocook, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkinton Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Gr: 7-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Maple Street Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 Maple St.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4195
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4195
Gr: 4-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Harold Martin School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Main St.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Hopkinton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Contoocook, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Contoocook, NH include Hopkinton Middle School, Maple Street Elementary School and Harold Martin School.
How many public schools are located in Contoocook?
4 public schools are located in Contoocook.
What percentage of students in Contoocook go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Contoocook are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Contoocook?
Contoocook public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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