2019 Best Schools in Rockingham CountyAbout this List

Phillips Exeter Academy

• Private School
• Exeter, NH
• 9-12
• 208

Alum: I am certain that I have received an excellent education at PEA. While Harkness learning often seems like an easy road to take, these discussion based classes were more than rigorous and continuously challenged our critical thinking skills. My only concern with Exeter's approach to learning is that the rigor of Exeter academics often leaves students questioning their abilities. This sentiment is shared by a majority of its students, and this feeling of "not being smart enough" can follow its graduates into their college years. While I recognize the doors open to me after completing my high school years here, I also recognize that the self-deprecation build within its students goes beyond humility.
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• A+

• 1,085 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Maude H. Trefethen School

• New Castle School District, NH
• K-6

• A+

• 39 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Akerman School

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

• A+

• 244 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New Franklin School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• K-5

• A

• 252 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Hampton School

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

• A

• 409 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Little Harbour School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• K-5

• A

• 465 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Hampton Barnard School

• South Hampton School District, NH
• K-8

• A

• 67 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Coe-Brown Northwood Academy

• Public School
• Northwood, NH
• 9-12
• 108

Senior: Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is a very academically and sports based school. There is a lot of good incentive to work hard to get good grades, but it does take a LOT of work to get there, though it is achievable. Sports are next on the podium, slightly below academics. Sports are a very big deal at this school. For arts, the theatre program is awesome, there are a lot of visual art students, there’s a band (concert band, jazz band, pep band), and chorus (lots of other branches to chorus too). There’s lots of possibilities to be in the arts somehow, but it’s very obvious that all of the thought and effort of the school goes into sports.
Overall, great school, the faculty are nice (tough teachers though), Headmaster Smith is a great person (he always says hello, always trying to make conversation), and it’s very easy to get involved with a club or team.
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• A

• 707 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rye Elementary School

• Rye School District, NH
• K-5
• 7

Niche User: I love the Parent Advisory group that meets with the principal. The school is working toward being more green and composting the food waste from lunch.
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• A

• 276 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kensington Elementary School

• Public School
• Exeter, NH
• K-5

• A

• 109 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windham High School

• Windham School District, NH
• 9-12
• 129

Senior: Windham High school is a technologically advanced high school dedicated to helping the students in it. WHS is an amazing school for sports, clubs, and education. Having access to a computer makes learning fast and easy especially when all of our books are online. The ability to email teachers for help or to get help in the learning center is fantastic. We have after school volunteers who help with tutoring and even teachers who are there after hours for after school or before school visits.
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• A

• 848 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Golden Brook Elementary School

• Windham School District, NH
• K-2

• A

• 527 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Portsmouth High School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• 9-12
• 132

Senior: Portsmouth High School is filled with high academic achieving students, hard working jocks, and lots of school spirit. Every teacher at PHS is there to cheer you on and support your academic and athletic career. While I do think the guidance department could do a better job guiding their senior students onto their college path, overall the members of the guidance department are friendly and ready to help who ever is in need. The sports teams are excellent at PHS, our goal is a state championship and nothing will stop us from working our hardest to succeed. Overall I have had an unforgettable high school experience at PHS and am sad to be graduating this spring.
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• A

• 1,108 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stratham Memorial School

• Public School
• Stratham, NH
• PK, K-5

• A

• 570 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William E. Lancaster School

• Salem School District, NH
• K-5

• A

• 298 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greenland Central School

• Greenland School District, NH
• K-8

• A-

• 391 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windham Middle School

• Windham School District, NH
• 6-8

• A-

• 734 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hampstead Central School

• Hampstead School District, NH
• PK, K-4
• 4

Niche User: This school gets the kids ready to move on in this world providing them with proper foundation and learning techniques.
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• A-

• 457 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rye Junior High School

• Rye School District, NH
• 6-8

• A-

• 166 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windham Center School

• Windham School District, NH
• 3-5
• 7

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

• 741 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Londonderry Senior High School

• Londonderry School District, NH
• 9-12
• 318

Senior: The Londonderry High School community is really amazing. Each year, for example, upwards of forty students donate their hair to Pantene to help cancer patients in a Day of Giving. Most teachers truly believe in their students, and my math teacher placed enough faith in me to inspire radical confidence in myself. My friends are nothing but supportive, and even when conflict arises, it soon dulls down with apologies. In addition, the band has travelled over 100k miles in overnight trip transportation to big events like the Rose Bowl (5x), a series of China performances, the Orange Bowl, and inaugurations (This excludes dozens of Celtics Halftimes, parades, and Patriots games). I've really enjoyed my time here at LHS, and I am looking forward to the last couple months of my stay.
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• A-

• 1,584 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• K-5

• A-

• 298 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Winnacunnet High School

• Public School
• Hampton, NH
• 9-12
• 138

Senior: Winnacunnet High School has an amazing atmosphere for both students and teachers. The school is run by a very supportive system and extra help is always available. Winnacunnet high school is a beautiful building consisting of even more beautiful people. The spirit and pride of the young adults and staff show clearly in everything they do. Whether it be a simple classroom project or a state championship game one hundred and ten percent effort is given from every member of our community. For a school consisting of four different towns the people who embody it do a phenomenal job at banning together as one big Warrior Nation.
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• A-

• 1,083 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Street Elementary School

• Exeter School District, NH
• 3-5

• A-

• 510 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Portsmouth Middle School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• 6-8

• A-

• 529 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio