For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 196 students in Meriden, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 338 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in Meriden, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Meriden, NH is Plainfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meriden, NH public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Meriden have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Meriden, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92 Bonner Rd.
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Meriden, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Meriden, NH include Plainfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Meriden?
1 public schools are located in Meriden.
What percentage of students in Meriden go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in Meriden are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meriden?
Meriden public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).