Top Rankings
Nashua School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,902 students in Nashua School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Nashua School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
20 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
8,902 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
780 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nashua School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
31%
8%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
50%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,809 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,512 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$185 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$192 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,809
$22,075
Spending / Student
$21,512
$21,293
Best Nashua School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Searles School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39 Shady Ln.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3620
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Bicentennial Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
296 E. Dunstable Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1760
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Main Dunstable School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Whitford Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-2320
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-2320
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Charlotte Ave Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Charlotte Ave.
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1940
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1940
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 Broad St.
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-1880
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-1880
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Birch Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 Birch Hill Dr.
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-1820
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-1820
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #77.
Nashua High School South
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1100
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,635 students
Rank: #88.
Sunset Heights School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Osgood Rd.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3680
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3680
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #99.
Nashua High School North
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8 Titan Way
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-2500
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,579 students
Rank: #1010.
Pennichuck Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-4140
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-4140
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1111.
Fairgrounds Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27 Cleveland St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #1212.
Fairgrounds Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Blanchard St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1313.
Mt. Pleasant School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Amherst Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
71 Amherst St.
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1700
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1700
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ledge Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 Ledge St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1616.
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Arlington St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
55 Franklin Street
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
55 Franklin St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1066
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1066
Grades: PK
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
One Concord St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1510
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1510
Grades: PK
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nashua School District?
Nashua School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,902 students.
What is the rank of Nashua School District?
Nashua School District is ranked #150 out of 189 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua School District?
50% of Nashua School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nashua School District?
Nashua School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Nashua School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,512 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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