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Best Schools in Pelham, NH
Pelham, NH has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,470 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Pelham don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pelham, NH
The top high schools in Pelham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1055 Students
2. Alvirne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1038 Students
3. Pelham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pelham, NH
The top middle schools in Pelham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windham School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 438 Students
2. Windham Center School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windham School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 418 Students
3. Hudson Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 692 Students
4. Pelham Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 355 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pelham, NH
The top elementary schools in Pelham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Golden Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1098 Students
2. Pelham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students
3. Nottingham West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 445 Students
4. Kings Kids Child Care Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kings Kids Child Care Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 49 Students
5. Dynamic Foundations For Children
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dynamic Foundations For Children • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 40 Students
6. Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson School District • Public • Grades 1 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pelham, NH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pelham, NH has a total population of 14,057 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pelham, NH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pelham, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pelham, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pelham, NH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pelham, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pelham, NH
How many schools are in Pelham, NH?
Pelham, NH has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,470 students in total.
How do schools in Pelham perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Pelham score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Pelham don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pelham?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 49%
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Every school in Pelham
3 of 3 schools in Pelham carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Pelham. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.