For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,506 students in Peterborough, NH (there are , serving 209 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Peterborough, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Peterborough, NH are Peterborough Elementary School, Conval Regional High School and South Meadow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peterborough, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Peterborough have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 51±¬ÁÏs in Peterborough, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peterborough Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 High St.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Conval Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Gr: 9-13 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
South Meadow School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Gr: 5-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered 51±¬ÁÏ
Charter School
10 Sharon Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Gr: K-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Peterborough, New Hampshire 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
106 Hancock Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Peterborough, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Peterborough, NH include Peterborough Elementary School, Conval Regional High School and South Meadow School.
How many public schools are located in Peterborough?
4 public schools are located in Peterborough.
What percentage of students in Peterborough go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Peterborough are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peterborough?
Peterborough 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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