Best High Schools in Nashua, NH

Nashua, NH has 13 high schools with 10,697 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nashua score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nashua greatly exceed expectations.

1. Academy For Science And Design Charter (h)

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Academy For Science And Design Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students

2. Bedford High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1391 Students

3. Goffstown High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Goffstown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students

4. Nashua High School South

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1743 Students

5. Merrimack High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Merrimack School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students

6. Nashua High School North

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1594 Students

7. Alvirne High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hudson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1038 Students

8. Campbell High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Litchfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 412 Students

9. Manchester Central High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nashua, NH

Nashua, NH has 12 middle schools with 6,520 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nashua score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nashua meet expectations.

1. Academy For Science And Design Charter (m)

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Academy For Science And Design Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students

2. Hollis Upper Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hollis School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 289 Students

3. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 700 Students

4. Mountain View Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Goffstown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 829 Students

5. Wilton-lyndeboro Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilton-lyndeborough Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students

6. Litchfield Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Litchfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students

7. Merrimack Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Merrimack School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 542 Students

8. Hudson Memorial School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hudson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 692 Students

9. Elm Street Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students

10. Fairgrounds Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nashua, NH

Nashua, NH has 27 elementary schools with 8,587 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nashua score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nashua meet expectations.

1. Riddle Brook School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 526 Students

2. Hollis Primary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hollis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 377 Students

3. Mont Vernon Village School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mont Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 211 Students

4. Amherst Street School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students

5. Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 297 Students

6. New Boston Central School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Boston School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 512 Students

7. Bicentennial Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students

8. Main Dunstable School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students

9. Griffin Memorial School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Litchfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 437 Students

10. New Searles School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nashua, NH

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Nashua, NH has a total population of 91,331 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nashua, NH

25,804

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nashua, NH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

13.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.18 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nashua, NH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nashua, NH.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,991 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Nashua, NH Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Nashua, NH

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Hudson, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hollis, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dunstable, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Litchfield, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Tyngsboro, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Merrimack, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pepperell, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pelham, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
East Merrimack, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
North Chelmsford, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations