Best Public Schools in Portsmouth, NH


Summary:

The city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is home to a high-performing school district with 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this Portsmouth School District consistently rank among the top in the state, with several standout institutions that excel academically.

The New Franklin School and Little Harbour School are two exceptional elementary schools, ranking 4th-6th and 8th out of 237 elementary schools in New Hampshire, respectively. These schools boast impressive test scores, with 89-92% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math and reading. The Portsmouth Middle School and Portsmouth High School also stand out, ranking 12th out of 134 middle schools and 12th out of 85 high schools in the state.

The schools in Portsmouth serve a diverse student population, with white students making up 72-82% of the enrollment and the next largest groups being Asian (4.5-11.8%) and students of two or more races (5.8-11.2%). The district also addresses varying levels of economic need, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 10.85% at the high school to 26.09% at the PEEP School pre-school program. Overall, the Portsmouth School District provides a high-quality education to its students, with several standout schools leading the way.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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