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Best Schools in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Compare 6 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

6
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
2,427
Total Students
Across Portsmouth
8.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
6 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score66%
ELA Assessment Score76%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,017 students at Portsmouth High School.
  • ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Little Harbour School
publicelementaryK-5
50 Clough Dr., Portsmouth, NH 03801
7.3
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
72%
New Franklin School
publicelementaryK-5
1 Franklin Dr., Portsmouth, NH 03801
7.1
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Portsmouth Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
155 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801
6.1
Rating
Students
486
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
57%
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
32 Van Buren Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801
6
Rating
Students
328
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Portsmouth High School
publicElementary9-13th Grade
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr., Portsmouth, NH 03801
5.8
Rating
Students
1,017
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
61%
Peep School - Pre School Program
publicelementaryPK-PK
50 Clough Dr., Portsmouth, NH 03801
0
Rating
Students
24
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, New Hampshire is home to 6 schools serving over 2,427 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

There are 6 schools in Portsmouth, serving 2,427 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Portsmouth?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Portsmouth include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Portsmouth?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Portsmouth is 8.5:1.

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