Public School Review - Established 2003

Top New Hampshire Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 20% of public school students in New Hampshire are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire is Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H), with 82% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 46% 82% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%

Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in New Hampshire (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 9-12
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Rank: #22.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 6-8
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Rank: #33.
Ledge Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: K-5
139 Ledge St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Rank: #44.
Stewartstown Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-8
60 School St.
West Stewartstown, NH 03597
(603) 246-7082
Rank: #55.
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: K-5
50 Arlington St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Beech Street School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: K-4
333 Beech St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: 4-8
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bakersville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: PK-4
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mt. Pleasant School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: PK-5
10 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Rank: #1010.
Mcdonough School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: PK-4
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Amherst Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: K-5
71 Amherst St.
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1700
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Gossler Park School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: PK-4
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: PK-5
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: PK-5
200 State Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bluff School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: K-5
10 Summit Rd.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4273
Rank: #1616.
Paul A. Smith School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Grades: PK-3
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: K-5
217 Washington St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1712
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
North Country Charter Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: 9-12
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Wheelock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: K-5
24 Adams St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2244
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Brentwood Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: 9-12
55 Franklin Street
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: 5-8
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Mildred C. Lakeway School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: K-6
325 Union St.
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-2831
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: PK-5
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Claremont Preschool Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: PK
111 South Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Daisy Bronson Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: 7-8
159 Oak Hill Ave
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-5601
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Ledyard Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: 9-12
39 Hanover Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: 6-8
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Rank: #2828.
Disnard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: K-5
160 Hanover St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4260
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Claremont Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: 6-8
107 South St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4250
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Fairgrounds Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: K-5
37 Blanchard St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Groveton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: K-5
36 Church St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
River View Chartered Public School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: 9-12
169 Main Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
William Allen School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: K-5
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Parker-varney School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: PK-4
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Pittsfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: PK-5
34 Bow St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Hampshire average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The New Hampshire average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 20%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire?
The best top-ranked public schools in New Hampshire include Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H), Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M) and Ledge Street School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire is Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H), with a value of 82%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M), with a value of 71%.

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