2022 Best Schools in Rockingham County

Phillips Exeter Academy

• Private School
• EXETER, NH
• 9-12
• Rating 4.35 out of 5  283 reviews

Senior: Phillips Exeter Academy is an amazing school. Students who are here actually want to be here, teachers are passionate and very intelligent, and the community is unparalleled. PEA offers so many opportunities to partake in such a wide variety of activities- from dance to sports to 3D design to robotics and everything/anything in between. There is something for everyone. And if there is not some club or student organization that draws your eye, you can always create it. PEA is prestigious; that is a known fact. But what's important to remember is the values the academy upholds and strives to emulate. Exeter becomes a home for most if not all students, and it's a wonderful place to explore, ask questions, be very confused, and learn!...Read 283 Reviews

• grade A+

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

Maude H. Trefethen School

• Public School
• NEW CASTLE, NH
• K-6

• grade A+

• 40 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New Franklin School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• K-5

• grade A

• 256 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: We love dondero. Wish school was more open during covid but we understand. Distance learning has improved since last spring. School still tries to get the families involved which is great. District communication is top notch. If anything, covod has helped schools to adapt so that after covid, snow days will still be school days! The kids will appreciate this come summer time :-) Looking on the bright side but can't wait to get back to normal. Portsmouth schools were so great at community building and family activities pre-covid...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A

• 318 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Little Harbour School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I’m African American male parent/ of a child - that has attended Little Harbour elementary and I’ve never been more welcome.. And when I’ve been dissatisfied about certain sensitive issues/I’ve sort of sat back each time and let it play out... And thus far , I can say they look at each issue from all angles and have - I feel- made the most responsible decisions.. I 100 percent recommend this school...Teacher/rather the faculty is top notch...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• 400 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kensington Elementary School

• Public School
• KENSINGTON, NH
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: KES was a great experience. I got to engage with the teachers and they new me. This close knit school gave me a chance to grow.Read 1 Review

• grade A

• 131 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Portsmouth Middle School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• 6-8

• grade A

• 512 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greenland Central School

• Public School
• GREENLAND, NH
• K-8

• grade A

• 419 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stratham Memorial School

• Public School
• STRATHAM, NH
• PK, K-5
• Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A

• 551 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rye Junior High School

• Rye School District, NH
• 5-8

• grade A

• 169 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Hampton School

• Public School
• NORTH HAMPTON, NH
• PK, K-8
• Rating 5 out of 5  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...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• 341 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Golden Brook Elementary School

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

• grade A

• 1,039 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windham Middle School

• Windham School District, NH
• 7-8
• Rating 1 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade A

• 525 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Swasey Central School

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

• grade A

• 303 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Akerman School

• Public School
• HAMPTON FALLS, NH
• K-8
• Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: 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 high school and beyond...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A

• 211 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windham Center School

• Windham School District, NH
• 5-6
• Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

High School Senior: I have had an amazing experience at the school. There is so much for everyone. Thank you Windham High School!Read 7 Reviews

• grade A

• 453 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windham High School

• Windham School District, NH
• 9-12
• Rating 4.08 out of 5  155 reviews

Senior: WHS is an amazing school when it comes to educational resources. All students are given MacBook Airs, and each department has high-quality supplies(lab equipment, art supplies, instruments). However, the science department struggles to hire adept teachers in subjects like chemistry and engineering, though physics and bio teachers are great! A double-edged sword here is the academic rigor of classes. Honors and AP classes are extremely rigorous and time-demanding. Students who want to challenge themselves will find it overly difficult to balance with their extracurriculars and personal life; many spend 5+ hours each night doing homework and it is detrimental to them. The administration for the school district is questionable as to what subjects they support. Windham has resources to fund an amazing high school, but the administration is stingy and would rather spend it on athletics(or save it) than supporting the arts, sciences, engineering, and more...Read 155 Reviews

• grade A

• 986 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rye Elementary School

• Rye School District, NH
• PK, K-4
• Rating 4.57 out of 5  7 reviews

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.Read 7 Reviews

• grade A

• 231 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Adeline C. Marston Elementary School

• Hampton School District, NH
• 3-5
• Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A

• 350 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hampton Academy

• Hampton School District, NH
• 6-8
• Rating 4 out of 5  12 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...Read 12 Reviews

• grade A

• 380 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Portsmouth High School

• Portsmouth School District, NH
• 9-12
• Rating 3.96 out of 5  151 reviews

Alum: I graduated from Portsmouth High and I was only there during senior. Honestly, I think this was one of the hardest school (academic) that I have encounter in all of my high school life. I challenged myself and took hard classes and I was satisfied with all the help and resources in school. I met great people and made some friends. I was overall satisfied with teachers and administration, they made me feel like I was in a safe place. My counselor was one of the nicest and helpful person that I met in school, and she made sure that I was ready for college and made sure all my classes I took are going to help me take off in college. I definitely see that this school was one of the most diversity school I've been to. Nothing bad, I actually like how diversity it is because it allows every student to feel safe and welcoming. ...Somethings I see that Portsmouth High lack are dress codes. I can't really judge so much because I was only there as a senior.Read 151 Reviews

• grade A

• 1,126 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nottingham Elementary School

• Public School
• NOTTINGHAM, NH
• K-8
• Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: 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

• grade A

• 526 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Birches Academy of Academics & Art

• Public School
• SALEM, NH
• K-8
• Rating 4.56 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: 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 kindergarten at The Birches. Teaching is individualized, allowing students to move ahead if able or gain extra support if needed. Math is held during the same time throughout the school so students can move up a grade if they are excelling. The arts integrated approach allows creativity and hands on learning. We are so lucky to be a part of such an amazing school community!...Read 9 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 224 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Street Elementary School

• Exeter School District, NH
• 3-5

• grade A minus

• 465 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Londonderry Senior High School

• Londonderry School District, NH
• 9-12
• Rating 4.1 out of 5  368 reviews

Senior: I have had an amazing high school experience and I am very thankful for the education and support I have received the past 4 years! However, I wish we had a larger theatre department and more arts involvement. There has always been faculty available with any guidance or assistance I have needed and I feel like my academic strengths were always being pushed to improve. I have been very successful with college applications thanks to my advisors and teachers. I have never once felt unsafe or misplaced throughout my time at Londonderry and although my time here was a bit different due to the pandemic, I still feel like I have grown in my academics and as a person. I am definitely ready to move on to college but I will miss my time at LHS dearly!...Read 368 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 1,461 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio