For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,686 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Belknap County, NH are Inter-lakes Elementary School, Alton Central School Elementary School and Belmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Belknap County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Inter-lakes Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7947
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7947
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Alton Central School Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26 Best St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6568
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6568
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Barnstead Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
91 Maple St.
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603) 269-5161
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603) 269-5161
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Elm Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #77.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Belknap County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
School St Po Box 910
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
21 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Belknap County, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Belknap County, NH include Inter-lakes Elementary School, Alton Central School Elementary School and Belmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Belknap County, NH?
8 public preschools are located in Belknap County, NH.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County, NH?
Belknap County, NH public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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