Best Public Schools in Concord, NH

Concord, New Hampshire, has 10 schools serving elementary, middle, and high school students, with about 4,840 students across the Concord School District, Merrimack Valley School District, and Synergy Academy Chartered Public School. The area includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. Overall performance is mixed: several elementary schools perform at or above state averages, while mathematics is a major concern at the high-school level.

Christa McAuliffe School is the strongest and most consistent elementary school, ranking in the 71st percentile and earning four stars. It posted 59% mathematics, 63% reading, and 43% science proficiency. Abbot-Downing School, Beaver Meadow School, and Broken Ground School are solid mid-range options, with especially notable recent gains at Beaver Meadow and strong science results at Broken Ground. In contrast, Boscawen Elementary School experienced a sharp recent decline, particularly in science. Results can also vary significantly by grade, so schoolwide averages do not tell the entire story.

Rundlett Middle School is stronger in reading than mathematics, with 53% and 38% proficiency respectively. At the high-school level, both Concord High School and Merrimack Valley High School reported just 19% mathematics proficiency. Concord High has improved its ranking and maintains a low dropout rate, but its 73.2% graduation rate is well below the state average. Merrimack Valley has a much stronger 91.2% graduation rate, although its latest ranking and science results declined substantially. Data is limited for Mill Brook School and Synergy Academy Chartered Public School, making direct comparisons premature.