For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,924 students in Rochester, NH (there are 6 private schools, serving 411 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Rochester, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, NH are Maple Street Magnet School, Bud Carlson Academy and East Rochester School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, NH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Street Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Bud Carlson Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
East Rochester School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
School Street School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Grades: K-4
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Spaulding High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #66.
Gonic School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #77.
William Allen School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
Nancy Loud School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Rank: #99.
Chamberlain Street School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcclelland School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1111.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rochester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, NH include Maple Street Magnet School, Bud Carlson Academy and East Rochester School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester, NH?
11 public schools are located in Rochester, NH.
What percentage of students in Rochester, NH go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Rochester, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester, NH?
Rochester, NH public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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