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Best Hillsborough County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 public preschools serving 12,480 students in Hillsborough County, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hillsborough County, NH are Mason Elementary School, Memorial School and Hollis Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hillsborough County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13 Darling Hill Rd.
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-2962
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
55 Old Bedford Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Hollis Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
36 Silver Lake Rd.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 324-5995
Gr: PK-3 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
New Boston Central School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15 Central School Rd.
New Boston, NH 03070
(603) 487-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Clark-wilkins School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
80 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Gr: PK-4 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Richard Maghakian Memorial School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22 Milford St.
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-4640
Gr: PK-3 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
New Searles School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
39 Shady Ln.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3620
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Peterborough Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 High St.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Gr: PK-4 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Bicentennial Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
296 E. Dunstable Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10 Elementary Ln.
Hancock, NH 03449
(603) 525-3303
Gr: PK-4 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Reeds Ferry School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
61 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Highbridge Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
171 Turnpike Road
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-4387
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
James Mastricola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Griffin Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
229 Chs Bancroft Hwy.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-5931
Gr: PK-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Thorntons Ferry School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1818.
Lyndeborough Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
192 Forest Rd.
Lyndeborough, NH 03082
(603) 732-9228
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
Center Woods School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Center Rd.
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-4500
Gr: PK-3 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2020.
Highland-goffes Falls School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 Goffs Falls Rd.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2121.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Forest Rd.
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3334
Gr: PK-4 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2222.
Green Acres School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Gr: PK-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Antrim Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10 School St.
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6371
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2424.
Webster School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2525.
Smyth Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Gr: PK-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2626.
Jewett School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Gr: PK-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2727.
Bakersville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Michigan Avenue
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
Mt. Pleasant School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3030.
Gossler Park School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3131.
Mcdonough School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3232.
Parker-varney School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Street School
55 Franklin St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1066
Gr: PK | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Glen Lake School
251 Elm St.
Goffstown, NH 03045
(603) 497-3550
Gr: PK-K | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Library Street School
22 Library St.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1255
Gr: K | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hillsborough County, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hillsborough County, NH include Mason Elementary School, Memorial School and Hollis Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hillsborough County?
39 public preschools are located in Hillsborough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?

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