For the 2025 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 12% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 37%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Grades: 5-8
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Grades: 5-8
| 801 students
Rank: #55.
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #66.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Manchester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
555 Auburn St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK
| 196 students
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?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Manchester include: Southside Middle School vs. Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School, Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School vs. Southside Middle School, Middle School At Parkside vs. Hillside Middle School
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