For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 424 students in Charlestown, NH.
The top-ranked public schools in Charlestown, NH are Charlestown Primary School, Charlestown Middle School and N. Charlestown Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlestown, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Charlestown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Charlestown, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlestown Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
84 E. Street Ext.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Gr: PK-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Charlestown Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 Main St.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
N. Charlestown Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 River Rd.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3986
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3986
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Charlestown, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Charlestown, NH include Charlestown Primary School, Charlestown Middle School and N. Charlestown Community School.
How many public schools are located in Charlestown?
3 public schools are located in Charlestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlestown?
Charlestown public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Charlestown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Charlestown include: Charlestown Middle School vs. Charlestown Primary School, Charlestown Primary School vs. Charlestown Middle School
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