For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,384 students in Rochester, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NH are School Street School, Maple Street Magnet School and Mcclelland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rochester, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Street School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Gr: K-4 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Maple Street Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Mcclelland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Gonic School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
East Rochester School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Chamberlain Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
William Allen School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NH include School Street School, Maple Street Magnet School and Mcclelland School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rochester?
8 public elementary schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rochester include: Gonic School vs. Maple Street Magnet School, Gonic School vs. East Rochester School, Chamberlain Street School vs. East Rochester School
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