For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 3,844 students in Merrimack County, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Merrimack County, NH are Bow Elementary School, Harold Martin School and Boscawen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrimack County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Merrimack County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bow Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Grades: PK-4
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Harold Martin School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Main St.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Grades: PK-3
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Boscawen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Best Ave.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Jennie D. Blake School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32 Crescent St
Hill, NH 03243
(603) 934-2245
Hill, NH 03243
(603) 934-2245
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
Henniker Community School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Abbot-downing School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
152 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #77.
Beaver Meadow School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Sewalls Fall Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #88.
Pittsfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Bow St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #99.
Penacook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1010.
Paul A. Smith School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Grades: PK-3
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Sherwood Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Grades: PK-2
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
163 Old Warner Road
Bradford, NH 03221
(603) 938-5959
Bradford, NH 03221
(603) 938-5959
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
114 Cougar Ct.
New London, NH 03257
(603) 526-8604
New London, NH 03257
(603) 526-8604
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
53 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Grades: PK-2
| 339 students
Merrimack County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 S. Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9574
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9574
Grades: K-4
| 205 students
20 Rowell Dr
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Grades: 3-4
| 182 students
Capital City Public Charter School (E) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Capital City Public Charter School (H) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Franklin Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
15 Elkins St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Po Box 2635
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Pace Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
716 Riverwood Drive
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Grades: 9-13
| 61 students
30 High St.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Grades: K-1
| 126 students
40 Thorndike St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Teams Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Grades: 9-11
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Merrimack County, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Merrimack County, NH include Bow Elementary School, Harold Martin School and Boscawen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Merrimack County?
15 public preschools are located in Merrimack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack County?
Merrimack County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Merrimack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Merrimack County include: Harold Martin School vs. Bow Elementary School, Boscawen Elementary School vs. Beaver Meadow School, Beaver Meadow School vs. Abbot-downing School
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