2020 Best Public Middle Schools in New HampshireAbout this List

Academy for Science & Design Middle School

• Public School
• Nashua, NH
• 6-8
• 3 reviews

Middle School Student: I am in 8th grade right now and have been here since 6th grade. The school is highly advanced, with lots of things you will not learn until high school or even college. One of the problems is the safety of the school, if there is ever a lockdown there is no place for the kids in the cafeteria to go. Another problem which is very important is that the little walls have are office walls. You can hear almost everything from the class right next to you or even the class after. Overall, the school is great and the teachers are very helpful.
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• A+

• 335 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frances C. Richmond School

• SAU 70, NH
• 6-8
• 3 reviews

Middle School Student: As a student, I feel that the school does a wonderful job of teaching, and giving students an opportunity to learn at a higher level by offering advanced math.
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• A+

• 373 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Virtual Learning Academy (E)

• Online School
• Exeter, NH
• 6-8
• 5 reviews

Senior: VLACS offered me the chance to continue my high school experience in a setting I felt more comfortable in, and at my own pace.
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• A+

• 29 Students
• 1:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Josiah Bartlett Elementary School

• Public School
• Bartlett, NH
• K-8

• A+

• 181 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Akerman School

• Public School
• Hampton Falls, NH
• K-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: They involve families a lot and make sure they are well informed about what is happening at the school. The teachers work hard to prepare students for higher education and tests, they make sure the students know the curriculum and answer all questions. The facilities and sports teams however could be much improved. The gym is dangerous, it has caused many injuries, and is used for many different classes which can conflict with one another. However renovations are in progress to improve this. Hampton Falls is a small town and there is very little diversity.
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• A

• 243 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Hampton Barnard School

• Public School
• South Hampton, NH
• K-8

• A

• 69 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oyster River Middle School

• Oyster River Cooperative School District, NH
• 5-8

• A

• 657 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

McKelvie Intermediate School

• Bedford School District, NH
• 5-6
• 1 review

Niche User: The experience at Mckelvie is good. There are many clubs for kids to go explore their interests. There is a student council that takes votes on many ideas to make the school better. The teacher/staff are very king and bullying is minimized
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• A

• 712 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

• Bedford School District, NH
• 7-8
• 3 reviews

Middle School Student: Lurgio is a great place to learn and figure out what you enjoy. The schedule is a bit complicated at first, but teachers are patient, and make sure to help you understand. 7th grade yellow pod is a great pod. Awesome teachers.
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• A

• 766 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Portsmouth Middle School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• 6-8

• A

• 521 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gilmanton Elementary School

• Public School
• Gilmanton IW, NH
• K-8

• A

• 393 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rye Junior High School

• Rye School District, NH
• 6-8

• A

• 150 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lyme Elementary School

• Public School
• Lyme, NH
• K-8

• A

• 203 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greenland Central School

• Public School
• Greenland, NH
• K-8

• A

• 394 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Hampton School

• Public School
• North Hampton, NH
• PK, K-8
• 1 review

Parent: Three years ago we moved to North Hampton for the schools. So far we have been thrilled. The teachers communication has been amazing and they truly care about the students well being. My son is in 3rd grade and he is excited every day to go to school. You can’t hope for anything more than that.
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• A

• 400 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windham Middle School

• Windham School District, NH
• 6-8
• 1 review

• A

• 755 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Amherst Middle School

• Amherst School District, NH
• 5-8
• 12 reviews

Niche User: Amherst is a highly educated town. The community is brimming with successful professionals and business owners. That fact alone tells you about how much parents in this town want their kids to succeed in school. But there isn't as much keeping up with the Jones' like there is in towns like Hollis and Bedford. So students aren't judged for socio-economic reasons as much as you would think moving here from another state like we did. Of note, it says Nationally Recognized School of Excellence outside the school. From what I understand, AMS is one of just a few school nationally to be recognize three times as a national Blue Ribbon school.
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• A

• 611 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hollis-Brookline Middle School

• Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School District, NH
• 7-8
• 4 reviews

Niche User: I have always had very positive experiences at either indoor or outdoor activities with my child. The kids are very polite and respectful whether they win or lose.
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• A

• 418 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sunapee Middle High School

• Sunapee School District, NH
• 6-8
• 12 reviews

Senior: I liked the connectivity with the community. Sunapee does a very good job including all of the students into the community. One thing that Sunapee could improve on is their funding for the arts programs. A lot of money is put into the sports, which is understandable because the sports have a lot of demand. However, the smaller clubs such as the drama club or the music department could be funded a little bit better. Most of the teacher at Sunapee are amazing teachers. One of the most amazing things about Sunapee is how easy they make it to talk to the teachers. Because Sunapee is such a small school, it is very easy to develop close relationships with the teachers and the students. Everyone not only knows everyone, but they also know everyone's birthday, favorite color, and favorite pair of jeans.
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• A-

• 114 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Plainfield Elementary School

• Public School
• Meriden, NH
• K-8

• A-

• 197 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hopkinton Middle School

• Hopkinton School District, NH
• 7-8

• A-

• 163 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bow Memorial School

• Bow School District, NH
• 5-8
• 1 review

Parent: Communication is excellent. Teachers are exceptional. Services for students is great. My child is well taken care of. The special education team work s well together.
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• A-

• 500 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hampstead Middle School

• Hampstead School District, NH
• 5-8
• 3 reviews

Middle School Student: It’s a great school, what can I say? The teachers are great, just watch out more in the upper levels, and they clearly care about each and every student. Our sports teams are also great and we almost always make it to the playoffs, we only lose to the private schools that recruit players. It’s very easy to make friends here, because there’s always a few kids that want to be friends with everyone! I’m an introvert, and even I’ve found a lot of good friends at this school.

Go Hawks!
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• A-

• 458 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cooperative Middle School

• Exeter Region Cooperative School District, NH
• 6-8
• 5 reviews

• A-

• 1,314 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hampton Academy

• Hampton School District, NH
• 6-8
• 13 reviews

Middle School Student: I am a student at Hampton Academy and personally I enjoy school and my teachers. They make my learning experience fun and enjoyable. The school itself is undergoing major renovations which should be completed in the fall. The renovations will make the school an even better place for your child to learn. The sports and diversity are not the greatest but it is because we are in an area where you do not find many other cultured people.
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• A-

• 402 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio