For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,341 students in Amherst, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, NH are Clark-wilkins School and Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Amherst, NH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark-wilkins School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Gr: PK-4 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Cross Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-8944
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-8944
Gr: 5-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Amherst, New Hampshire ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Foundry St.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-2343
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-2343
Gr: K-1 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, NH include Clark-wilkins School and Amherst Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amherst?
2 public elementary schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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