For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 324 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Strafford County, NH are Seacoast Charter School and Cocheco For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford County, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Strafford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Cocheco For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Hampshire Cir
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Strafford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17 Grand St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: 1-4
| 143 students
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
184 Maple St.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Grades: K-4
| 81 students
New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Strafford County, NH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Strafford County, NH include Seacoast Charter School and Cocheco For The Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in Strafford County?
2 public charter schools are located in Strafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County?
Strafford County public charter schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
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