For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,226 students in Sullivan County, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, NH are Grantham Village School, Cornish Elementary School and Charlestown Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sullivan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grantham Village School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Learning Dr.
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Cornish Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
274 Town House Rd.
Cornish, NH 03745
(603) 675-5891
Cornish, NH 03745
(603) 675-5891
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Charlestown Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
84 E. Street Ext.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Gr: PK-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lempster Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 School Rd
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
111 South Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, NH include Grantham Village School, Cornish Elementary School and Charlestown Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sullivan County?
8 public preschools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sullivan County include: Lempster Community School vs. Unity Elementary School, Unity Elementary School vs. Lempster Community School, Cornish Elementary School vs. Grantham Village School
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