For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,771 students in Merrimack, NH (there are 7 private schools, serving 545 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Merrimack, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Merrimack, NH are Merrimack High School, Reeds Ferry School and Thorntons Ferry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Merrimack have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Merrimack, NH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrimack High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38 Mcelwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #22.
Reeds Ferry School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Grades: PK-4
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Thorntons Ferry School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Grades: PK-4
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
James Mastricola Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Grades: PK-4
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Grades: 5-6
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Merrimack Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Madeline Bennett Ln.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Grades: 7-8
| 556 students
Rank: #77.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Merrimack, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Merrimack, NH include Merrimack High School, Reeds Ferry School and Thorntons Ferry School.
How many public schools are located in Merrimack, NH?
7 public schools are located in Merrimack, NH.
What percentage of students in Merrimack, NH go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Merrimack, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack, NH?
Merrimack, NH public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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