Best Hampstead Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 470 students in Hampstead, NH.
The top-ranked public preschool in Hampstead, NH is Hampstead Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, NH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hampstead, NH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21 Emerson Ave.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6326
Gr: PK-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hampstead, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hampstead, NH include Hampstead Central School.
How many public preschools are located in Hampstead?
1 public preschools are located in Hampstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

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