For the 2025 school year, there are 23 charter public elementary schools serving 4,043 students in New Hampshire.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), Virtual Learning Academy (E) and Robert Frost Charter School (E). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in New Hampshire (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Virtual Learning Academy (E)
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Frost Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: #55.
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
591 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Grades: K-8
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Mill Falls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 William Loeb Dr, Unit 1
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 232-5176
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 232-5176
Grades: K-6
| 167 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Windham Academy Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Industrial Drive
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 236-7900
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 236-7900
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Rank: #99.
Mountain Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 Nh Route 25
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-3900
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-3900
Grades: 1-8
| 114 students
Rank: #1010.
Surry Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
449 Route 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
Rank: #1111.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: #1212.
Polaris Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Coolidge Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 634-0034
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 634-0034
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
Rank: #1313.
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 South Lincoln Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Rank: #1414.
Strong Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Riverwood Dr.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Northeast Woodland Chartered 九游体育
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53 Technology Lane
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 374-7896
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 374-7896
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #1717.
Great Bay Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Grades: 5-8
| 42 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered 九游体育 (M)
Charter School
157 Chichester Rd
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Waters Chartered 九游体育 (E)
Charter School
2 Holland Way
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Grades: K-8
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Public Charter School
Charter School
30 Davenport Rd
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 696-1856
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 696-1856
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered 九游体育
Charter School
10 Sharon Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Grades: K-6
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in New Hampshire include Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), Virtual Learning Academy (E) and Robert Frost Charter School (E).
How many charter public elementary schools are located in New Hampshire?
23 charter public elementary schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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