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Bow School District

At a glance

35^thof 158 New Hampshire districts▼ 4

Better than 77% of New Hampshire districts

Elementary 1 Middle 1 High 1Grades PK, KG-13

55 Falcon Way
Bow, NH 03304-4219·(603) 224-4728·All New Hampshire district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 77.8% of districts

Schools

1,688

Students

5-star school

Top rankedBow Elementary School22^nd of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Bow Memorial School up 4 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Bow School District in New Hampshire is home to three exceptional schools: Bow High School, Bow Memorial School, and Bow Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance, ranking among the top schools in the state.

Bow Elementary School stands out as a true standout, ranking 22nd out of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 75% of students proficient or better in math and 71% in reading, the school's academic excellence is evident, particularly in 3rd-grade math, where 84% of students achieved proficiency, far exceeding the state average of 53%. Bow High School also impresses, ranking 18th out of 86 New Hampshire high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's reading proficiency rate of 81% is significantly higher than the state average of 66%, and its SAT reading scores outperform both the state and district averages.

Across the Bow School District, the schools demonstrate consistent high performance, with the district as a whole ranking 35th out of 158 districts in New Hampshire and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the schools excel in reading, there is room for improvement in mathematics, particularly at the high school level, where the proficiency rate of 43% is lower than the district and state averages. Nevertheless, the Bow School District's commitment to academic excellence is evident in its sustained rankings and ratings, making it a desirable choice for families seeking a high-quality education for their children.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading (2025)	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	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	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 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Bow Memorial School	Public	5-8	20 Bow Center Rd.	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 225-3212	524	31	16.9	3.6%	479 (91.4%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.0%)	72.4	26^th of 132 public middle schools	80.3%		72.6	30^th of 130 public middle schools	76.9%	4					64.0	53.0	47.0	48.0	52.0			69.0	77.0	71.0	62.0	69.0	59.0	42.0		49.0	$16,836
Bow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	22 Bow Center Rd.	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 225-3049	542	34	15.9	5.2%	498 (91.9%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	86.1	22^nd of 224 public elementary schools	90.2%		89	14^th of 234 public elementary schools	94.0%	8			84.0	66.0					75.0	77.0	65.0					71.0					$15,881
Bow High School	Public	9-12	55 Falcon Way	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 228-2210	622	49	12.7	5.1%	566 (91.0%)	3 (0.5%)	24 (3.9%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.9%)	77.5	18^th of 86 public high schools	79.1%		75.2	18^th of 87 public high schools	79.3%		43.0	81.0							43.0							81.0			44.0	44.0	$17,666
Bow Preschool	Public	PK	55 Falcon Way	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 228-2210	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Concord School District	2.6 mi	7	81^st
Pembroke School District	3.75 mi	3	78^th
Strong Foundations Charter School	4.12 mi	1	133^rd
Dunbarton School District	5.08 mi	1	40^th
Synergy Academy Chartered Public School	5.78 mi	1

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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.