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Best Manchester Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,303 students in Manchester, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manchester, NH are The Founders Academy Charter School (E), Hillside Middle School and Southside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Manchester, NH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Gr: 5-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Gr: 5-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 49%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hallsville School (Closed 2023)
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Making Community Connections Charter School (H) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Gr: 9-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Making Community Connections Charter School (M) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Selma Deitch Early Learning Program (Closed 2010)
555 Auburn St.
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 Manchester, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manchester, NH include The Founders Academy Charter School (E), Hillside Middle School and Southside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Manchester?
6 public middle schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?

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