For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,068 students in Northwood, NH (there are , serving 717 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in Northwood, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Northwood, NH are Coe-brown Northwood Academy and Northwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northwood, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Northwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Northwood, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coe-brown Northwood Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
907 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5488
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5488
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northwood, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Northwood, NH include Coe-brown Northwood Academy and Northwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Northwood?
2 public schools are located in Northwood.
What percentage of students in Northwood go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in Northwood are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood?
Northwood public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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