2023 Best School Districts in the Manchester Area

• Bedford, NH•

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  40 reviews

Parent: We feel very fortunate that our children have had to opportunity to attend the Bedford, New Hampshire school system. The teachers in the Bedford district are highly qualified and caring, involved educators. The quality and creativity of the instruction is second to none. Our experience has been that the communication from teachers is also excellent. A typical response time to a question is within hours. We would highly recommend the Bedford School system.... Read 40 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 6

• Students 4,266

• Hollis, NH•

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  14 reviews

Senior: I really loved my high school. I was a transfer student freshman year and I was very nervous to start at my new school. However, I was given a friendly welcome and a great education. I first hated the fact that I had to move away from my old school but I realized that life at this school was probably much better than it would have been at my old school education wise. I was challenged but given the opportunity to still be able to succeed. I am very happy with my school, my teachers, and the people I've met there.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 2

• Students 1,201

• Bow, NH•

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  19 reviews

Senior: The administrators, teachers, and counselors in this district are amazing. They go above and beyond to make sure students have every opportunity to succeed. The guidance department is super helpful and supportive as well.... Read 19 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,677

• Londonderry, NH•

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  41 reviews

Alum: Londonderry High was a great academically challenging school with multiple opportunities for fun outside of the classroom. I participated in the 300 person marching band, choir program, and drama club. There isn't much I would change about my experience. I felt well prepared for college and earned a 4.0 this semester at Syracuse.... Read 41 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 6

• Students 4,093

• Goffstown, NH•

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  39 reviews

Senior: Overall it is a great environment for education and socialization. Stuff and Teachers are so kind and they help you best as they can. They supported me best as they can and help me achieve higher levels of education. However, as an immigrant I wish I had more help through college planning. I am the first generation who is going to attend college in the US so my family wasn't able to help me. And as a senior I am looking back and realising the thing that I wish I knew.... Read 39 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,767

• Contoocook, NH•

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  19 reviews

Senior: Overall, Hopkinton High School offers good classes that can help you prepare for college or a field you're interested in. I've enjoyed most of my time with the teachers I've had, and many of them try their best to give you the best learning experience. If I could change anything about HMHS, I would ask for more classes to be offered, as there are many science-related courses that are not available. I wish for the school to eventually run on renewable energy, although this is something that parts of the student body are currently working on. This is also quite a small school, so it's not hard to notice how little of diversity there is. Other than these aspects, I have enjoyed most of my time at the school, and I have had a great experience with sports teams that I have joined as well. This is such a small school, however, it has some of the best sports teams in the state.... Read 19 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 4

• Students 939

• Concord, NH•

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  51 reviews

Senior: Concord School district is a large school that offers many opportunities for students to grow academically, strive athletically, and find any club to participate in to meet any student’s interests. I have been lucky enough to be the Equestrian Team Captain for 3 years. I have also played violin for the CHS Orchestra. The music department is a welcoming part of CHS for students coming in with any level of expertise. The school district offers an encouraging atmosphere that encourages learners to strive to accomplish academic success. I am proud to have completed all of my years of education at the Concord School District.... Read 51 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 7

• Students 4,093

• Merrimack, NH•

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  61 reviews

Parent: I love Merrimack schools! I have 4 kids going through the school district and have some with learning disabilities, some with major health disorders and some that don't need anything. The schools have been extremely accommodating and educated with how to care for my kids.... Read 61 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 6

• Students 3,582

• Manchester, NH•

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: I have been a student at the Founders Academy since sixth grade and will be graduating this year. Over the years I feel as if I have grown alongside the school. Founders strongly focuses on the humanities, but STEM is still strong. Founders has offered me many opportunities to step into leadership positions, such as student government, the PSTG, through my senior project, and more. The small class sizes at Founders allows students to interact more with the teachers. I have grown very close with my teachers over the years, and because of this I have discovered new passions such as music, website design, and my chosen field of study, law. Having a middle school and high school all in one building also allows students to start getting their high school credits in middle school, so by the time I was a freshman I already had collected a few credits. With the tight knit community this school has I have gotten to know many great families and have made many friends.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 2

• Students 369

• Milford, NH•

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  42 reviews

Senior: I have lived in Milford all my life, and I can say with full confidence that the Milford School District deeply cares about their enrolled students. Throughout my years, significant changes have been made and are continuing to be made, to better the education from what we had years prior. The excellent education and devoted teachers make a significant impact on the daily lives of the students. Many students form personal bonds with their educators, from which the educator visually is always concerned about their students’ well-being. The educational system at their schools also provide limitless opportunities for each and every student that walks through the front doors. I have had a phenomenal amount of support from my educators who have encouraged me to exceed my limits, and follow my aspirations. I can safely say the confidence that has risen in myself, as well as my academic progress, is all a contribution from the Milford School District.... Read 42 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,155

• Keene, NH•

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 106

• Penacook, NH•

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  54 reviews

Senior: I have been apart of the Merrimack Valley School District since Kingerdgarten. My 8th grade year I do not remember vividly, but I do remember the move up day to the highschool across the parking lot. Freshman year rolls around and then that March of 2020 everything I thought I had adjusted too, would never be the same again. My school was very supportive through these hard times, along with the deaths of serveral students. The teachers are supoortive and become almost like an older cousin in a way. They get to know each student in their class. I understand how important it is to know your students, but here at the Valley they do more than that. Along with the coaches. They push you and help you advance to the next level in your athletic abilities, as well as curriculums. Half of my highschool career I have been online and I can strongly say that this school has felt like a home since that move up day as a 14 year old.... Read 54 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 7

• Students 2,224

• Pembroke, NH•

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  Rating 3.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Junior: I like the smaller class sizes, with only about 300 students in each grade. It is very one on one based. Everyone knows each other fairly well. There is a good variety of classes. The sports programs are improving and there are plenty of clubs and after school activities to chose from.... Read 6 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,385

• Manchester, NH•

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  101 reviews

Senior: I greatly enjoyed my experience at Manchester Central High School. I always got a strong sense from my teachers that they enjoyed teaching and were happy they were able to teach at Central each day. Being located in a city, and taking in kids from nearby towns has created a very diverse group of students that attend Central, which I have certainly valued becuase a diverse population brought in a share of culture, perspectives, and ideas. The students have a great sense of community. Our academics are very diverse, sending kids to Ivy League schools at least every year i've attended. The guidance and administrative staff is helpful and always goes above and beyond to be helpful. There are so many options for clubs and sports. All of that combined makes Central a very well-rounded school full of opportunities. Because of that each student there has a great sense of Central Pride! I do not wish I could've gone to any other high school!... Read 101 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 22

• Students 12,410

• Manchester, NH•

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• grade C minus

• Total schools 2

• Students 143

• Hollis, NH•

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• grade A minus

• Total schools 2

• Students 618

• Hollis, NH•

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• grade A minus

• Total schools 2

• Students 559

• Amherst, NH•

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: My personal experience with The Amherst school district has been very good. from Amherst Middle School to Souhegan High School the teachers have been providing students with the knowledge they need to continue to be successful. The teachers in Middle school prepared us well for high school making the transiting a little less scary. My personal experience with High school has been very good. Even with loosing a few years to Covid, Souhegan stepped up through those tough times and continued to provide each kid with the good education they always have provided. I give credit to all the teachers at Souhegan for always be available to help, and being another person to talk to when I need. All the faculty and staff are nothing but nice at Souhegan and that has helped make the high school experience so much better. Souhegan gives student a lot of trust, freedom and responsibilities preparing you for life outside of high school. I have apricated my time at the Amherst school District.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 2

• Students 1,256

• Hooksett, NH•

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• grade B+

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,226

• Pembroke, NH•

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• grade C+

• Total schools 2

• Students 346

• Nashua, NH•

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Total schools 2

• Students 541