For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 297 students in Rochester, NH.
The top ranked public preschool in Rochester, NH is East Rochester School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rochester, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Rochester School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rochester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Grades: K-4
| 81 students
New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rochester, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Rochester, NH include East Rochester School.
How many public preschools are located in Rochester?
1 public preschools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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