For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,004 students in 03103, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 03103, NH are The Founders Academy Charter School (E) and Southside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 03103 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 03103, NH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03103, NH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Gr: 5-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
03103, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
555 Auburn St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Gr: PK | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 03103, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 03103, NH include The Founders Academy Charter School (E) and Southside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 03103?
2 public middle schools are located in 03103.
What is the racial composition of students in 03103?
03103 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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