For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 950 students in Contoocook, NH (there are , serving 55 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Contoocook, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Contoocook, NH are Hopkinton High School, Maple Street Elementary School and Harold Martin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contoocook, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Contoocook have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Contoocook, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hopkinton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Street Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 Maple St.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4195
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4195
Grades: 4-6
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Harold Martin School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Main St.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Grades: PK-3
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Hopkinton Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Grades: 7-8
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Contoocook, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Contoocook, NH include Hopkinton High School, Maple Street Elementary School and Harold Martin School.
How many public schools are located in Contoocook?
4 public schools are located in Contoocook.
What percentage of students in Contoocook go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Contoocook are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Contoocook?
Contoocook public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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