For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 164 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top-ranked public charter school in Belknap County, NH is Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap County, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Belknap County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Belknap County, NH include Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E).
How many public charter schools are located in Belknap County?
2 public charter schools are located in Belknap County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County?
Belknap County public charter schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
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