For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 751 students in Alstead, NH (there are , serving 53 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Alstead, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Alstead, NH are Alstead Primary School, Sarah Porter School and Vilas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alstead, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Alstead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alstead, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alstead Primary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
58 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Grades: PK-4
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Sarah Porter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Village Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2260
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2260
Grades: 1-4
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Vilas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
82 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Grades: 5-8
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
Fall Mountain Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
Leaf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
789 Gilsum Mine Road
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
144 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alstead, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Alstead, NH include Alstead Primary School, Sarah Porter School and Vilas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alstead?
6 public schools are located in Alstead.
What percentage of students in Alstead go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Alstead are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alstead?
Alstead public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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