Top Rankings
Chichester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 188 students in Chichester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Chichester School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
505 Schools
# Students
188 Students
164,943 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
14,392 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chichester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 188 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
96%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,878 is higher than the state median of $22,103. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,261 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,878
$22,103
Spending / Student
$33,261
$21,321
Best Chichester School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chichester Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Main St.
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chichester School District?
Chichester School District manages 1 public schools serving 188 students.
What is the rank of Chichester School District?
Chichester School District is ranked #96 out of 188 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chichester School District?
96% of Chichester School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chichester School District?
Chichester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Chichester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,261 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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