For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 418 students in Alton, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Alton, NH is Alton Central School Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alton, NH public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alton, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alton Central School Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Alton, New Hampshire 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
School St Po Box 910
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Alton, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alton, NH include Alton Central School Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alton?
1 public elementary schools are located in Alton.
What is the racial composition of students in Alton?
Alton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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