For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,498 students in Carroll County, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, NH are Freedom Elementary School, Moultonborough Central School and Josiah Bartlett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Loon Lake Rd.
Freedom, NH 03836
(603) 539-2077
Freedom, NH 03836
(603) 539-2077
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Moultonborough Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 Whittier Hwy
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5535
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5535
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Us Rte 302
Bartlett, NH 03812
(603) 374-2331
Bartlett, NH 03812
(603) 374-2331
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2069 Village Rd.
Madison, NH 03849
(603) 367-4642
Madison, NH 03849
(603) 367-4642
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 Kings Highway
Union, NH 03887
(603) 473-5000
Union, NH 03887
(603) 473-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Ossipee Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68 Main St.
Center Ossipee, NH 03814
(603) 539-4589
Center Ossipee, NH 03814
(603) 539-4589
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Northeast Woodland Chartered Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53 Technology Lane
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 374-7896
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 374-7896
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Taylor Way
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 522-8891
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 522-8891
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, NH include Freedom Elementary School, Moultonborough Central School and Josiah Bartlett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carroll County?
7 public preschools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carroll County include: Ossipee Central School vs. Paul Elementary School
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