For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 189 students in East Kingston, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in East Kingston, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Kingston, NH are South Hampton Barnard School and East Kingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Kingston, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in East Kingston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Kingston, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hampton Barnard School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
219 Main Ave.
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 394-7744
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 394-7744
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
East Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 Andrews Ln.
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 642-3511
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 642-3511
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in East Kingston, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in East Kingston, NH include South Hampton Barnard School and East Kingston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Kingston?
2 public schools are located in East Kingston.
What percentage of students in East Kingston go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in East Kingston are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Kingston?
East Kingston public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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