Best Schools in Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH has a total of 22 schools including 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 11,746 students attend Portsmouth, NH schools. On average, schools in Portsmouth score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Portsmouth greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH has 6 high schools with 5,722 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 Portsmouth score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Portsmouth greatly exceed expectations.
1. Robert W Traip Academy
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Kittery Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
2. Oyster River High School
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Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 844 Students
3. Bedford High School
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Bedford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1391 Students
4. Portsmouth High School
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Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1032 Students
5. Winnacunnet High School
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Winnacunnet Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1063 Students
6. Merrimack High School
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Merrimack School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH has 7 middle schools with 3,597 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 Portsmouth score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Portsmouth greatly exceed expectations.
1. Marshwood Middle School
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Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
2. Shapleigh School
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Kittery Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 370 Students
3. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
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Bedford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 700 Students
4. Oyster River Middle School
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Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 643 Students
5. Portsmouth Middle School
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Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students
6. Merrimack Middle School
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Merrimack School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH has 9 elementary schools with 2,427 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 Portsmouth score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Portsmouth greatly exceed expectations.
1. Peter Woodbury School
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Bedford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students
2. Newington Public School
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Newington School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 51 Students
3. Moharimet School
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Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students
4. New Franklin School
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Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
5. Little Harbour School
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Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
6. Greenland Central School
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Greenland School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students
7. Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
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Portsmouth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 323 Students
8. Reeds Ferry School
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Merrimack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 454 Students
9. St Patrick Academy
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St Patrick Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portsmouth, NH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portsmouth, NH has a total population of 22,638 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portsmouth, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portsmouth, NH.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Portsmouth, NH Internet Health Assessment.
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