For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 854 students in Peterborough, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peterborough, NH are Peterborough Elementary School and South Meadow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peterborough, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Peterborough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Peterborough, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peterborough Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 High St.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Grades: PK-4
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
South Meadow School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Grades: 5-8
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
Charter School
10 Sharon Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Grades: K-6
| 275 students
Peterborough, New Hampshire ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
106 Hancock Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Peterborough, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peterborough, NH include Peterborough Elementary School and South Meadow School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Peterborough?
3 public elementary schools are located in Peterborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Peterborough?
Peterborough public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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