For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,607 students in Pelham, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 125 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Pelham, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pelham, NH are Pelham Elementary School, Pelham High School and Pelham Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pelham, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Pelham High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Pelham Memorial School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pelham, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Pelham, NH include Pelham Elementary School, Pelham High School and Pelham Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Pelham?
3 public schools are located in Pelham.
What percentage of students in Pelham go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Pelham are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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