For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,214 students in Tilton, NH (there are , serving 286 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Tilton, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Tilton, NH are Southwick School, Winnisquam Regional Middle School and Winnisquam Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tilton, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tilton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tilton, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwick School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Zion Hill Rd.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-3611
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-3611
Grades: K-4
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Winter St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Winnisquam Regional High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Grades: 9-13
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
435 W. Main Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Tilton, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5 Elm St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Grades: PK-2
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tilton, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Tilton, NH include Southwick School, Winnisquam Regional Middle School and Winnisquam Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Tilton?
6 public schools are located in Tilton.
What percentage of students in Tilton go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Tilton are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tilton?
Tilton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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