For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 1,549 students in Rockingham County, NH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Rockingham County, NH are Virtual Learning Academy (E), The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School and Virtual Learning Academy (H). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rockingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Next Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #77.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #88.
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: 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
Coastal Waters Chartered 九游体育 (H)
Charter School
2 Holland Way
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rockingham County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Campus Dr Ste 21
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Grades: PK
| 31 students
37 Highland Ave
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Grades: 1-3
| 95 students
21 Emerson Ave
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Grades: PK
| 62 students
13 School St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Grades: PK
| 17 students
213 So Main St
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
24 School St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Grades: 1-5
| 164 students
112b Lowell Road
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 537-2450
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 537-2450
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Rockingham County, NH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Rockingham County, NH include Virtual Learning Academy (E), The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School and Virtual Learning Academy (H).
How many public charter schools are located in Rockingham County?
10 public charter schools are located in Rockingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public charter schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
Which public charter schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Rockingham County include: Windham Academy Public Charter School vs. The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School, Virtual Learning Academy (H) vs. Great Bay Charter School (H), Great Bay Charter School (H) vs. Virtual Learning Academy (H)
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