Best Public Schools in Rye, NH

Summary:

The city of Rye, New Hampshire is home to two exceptional schools, Rye Elementary School and Rye Junior High School, which serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade. These schools have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance, ranking among the top schools in the state.

Rye Elementary School is a standout, ranking 1st out of 237 elementary schools in New Hampshire for the 2022-2023 school year and 4th out of 234 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent performance. Rye Junior High School is also a strong performer, ranking 7th out of 130 middle schools in New Hampshire for the 2023-2024 school year and 13th out of 132 middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Both schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science significantly exceeding the state averages. Additionally, the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, indicating a focus on personalized attention and support for students. While the data suggests a relatively affluent student population, it is important for the Rye School District to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)							NH SAS Reading (2025)							NH SAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Rye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	461 Sagamore Rd.	Rye	03870	Rockingham County	Rye School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-4731	211	22	9.6	1.4%	202 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	94.2	11^th of 224 public elementary schools	95.1%		95.1	4^th of 234 public elementary schools	98.3%	7	89.0	79.0					85.0	79.0	76.0					77.0				$38,135
Rye Junior High School	Public	5-8	501 Washington Rd.	Rye	03870	Rockingham County	Rye School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 964-5591	175	20	8.7	1.7%	163 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	85.7	13^th of 132 public middle schools	90.2%		89.5	7^th of 130 public middle schools	94.6%	6			71.0	67.0	63.0	86.0	71.0			86.0	74.0	65.0	67.0	72.0	66.0	53.0	59.0

Cities Near Rye

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Portsmouth	2.14 mi	6	7^th
North Hampton	3.76 mi	1	11^th
Greenland	3.84 mi	1	27^th
New Castle	4.9 mi	1
Hampton	5.51 mi	4	35^th

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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.