For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 196 students in Meriden, NH (there are , serving 338 private students). 37% of all K-12 students in Meriden, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public school in Meriden, NH is Plainfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meriden, NH public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Meriden have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Meriden, NH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92 Bonner Rd.
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Meriden, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Meriden, NH include Plainfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Meriden?
1 public schools are located in Meriden.
What percentage of students in Meriden go to public school?
37% of all K-12 students in Meriden are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meriden?
Meriden public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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