For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,090 students in Pelham, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pelham, NH are Pelham Elementary School and Pelham Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pelham, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Pelham Memorial School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Pelham, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
61 Marsh Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-1145
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-1145
Gr: PK | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pelham, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pelham, NH include Pelham Elementary School and Pelham Memorial School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pelham?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pelham.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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