2023 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Academy for Science & Design Middle School

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Academy for Science & Design Charter School, NH,

6-8,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I go here it is awesome! Everyone is so welcoming and is very kind and I already have a ton of friends. Curriculum is tough, but worth it, and you are still able to do out of school activities. Staff....

Read 11 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 319,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Frances C. Richmond School

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SAU 70, NH,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says 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..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 357,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Bedford School District, NH,

7-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We are so happy with this school. Our kids are happy and excelling and making friends. The teachers are amazing and we couldn’t be happier. If there’s any downfall, I would just like to see a bit....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 702,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

McKelvie Intermediate School

Bedford School District, NH,

5-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says 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....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 693,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Profile Junior High School

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Profile School District, NH,

7-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 88,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Greenland Central School

Public School,

GREENLAND, NH,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 386,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Portsmouth Middle School

Portsmouth School District, NH,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 525,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Lyme Elementary School

Public School,

LYME, NH,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 183,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#9 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Rye Junior High School

Rye School District, NH,

5-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 168,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#10 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Hollis-Brookline Middle School

Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School District, NH,

7-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says A school with pretty good teachers and curriculum. However, the small size can be limiting. Theater and sports are the biggest extracurriculars, and they’re great..

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 383,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#11 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Lincoln Akerman School

Public School,

HAMPTON FALLS, NH,

K-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Great school, amazing learning atmosphere! Incredible teachers and community. LAS is a school that truly challenges you to be the best version of yourself possible. You will leave LAS prepared for....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 189,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#12 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

North Hampton School

Public School,

NORTH HAMPTON, NH,

PK, K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says 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....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 320,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#13 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Gilmanton Elementary School

Public School,

GILMANTON IW, NH,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 387,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#14 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Oyster River Middle School

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Oyster River Cooperative School District, NH,

5-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says It is a fun school with a lot of nice kids. The majority of the programs are really fun and everyone calls one of our gym teachers dj Linda hehe. We have a usealll amount of homework and if your kids....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 658,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#15 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Hampton Academy

Hampton School District, NH,

6-8,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says 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....

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 353,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#16 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Cornish Elementary School

Public School,

CORNISH, NH,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 115,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#17 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Windham Middle School

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Windham School District, NH,

7-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 508,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#18 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Thornton Central School

Public School,

THORNTON, NH,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers are very hands on and want to see the students succeed. They work hard but also get to have fun while doing it..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 203,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#19 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

The Birches Academy of Academics & Art

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Public School,

SALEM, NH,

K-8,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I have two children at The Birches, in 6th and 4th grade, and couldn't be happier with our experience. My oldest switched from town school in 2nd grade and my youngest was part of the first....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 224,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#20 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Windham Center School

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Windham School District, NH,

5-6,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: High School Senior says I have had an amazing experience at the school. There is so much for everyone. Thank you Windham High School!.

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 414,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#21 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Sunapee Middle High School

Sunapee School District, NH,

6-8,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says 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....

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 97,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#22 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Nottingham Elementary School

Public School,

NOTTINGHAM, NH,

K-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Excellent teachers, a true feeling of community, and positive leadership. Nottingham prepares students for high school and beyond, while fostering a nurturing school climate..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 480,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#23 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Amherst Middle School

Amherst School District, NH,

5-8,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says 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....

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 612,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#24 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Virtual Learning Academy (E)

Online School,

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School, NH,

6-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

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

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 99,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 1 to 1,

#25 Best Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire.

Lebanon Middle School

Lebanon School District, NH,

5-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 456,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,