Nashua School District
School District · Nashua, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,863
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,863
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#60 of 90
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,315
$3,067 vs New Hampshire median
District size
9,863 students
Much larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Nashua School District ranks #60 of 90 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Nashua School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Searles School (8.8/10), Bicentennial Elementary School (8.1/10), and Broad Street Elementary School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Nashua School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Nashua School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Nashua School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Searles School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Bicentennial Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Broad Street Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Sunset Heights School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Charlotte Ave Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Birch Hill Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Main Dunstable School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Nashua High School South | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Fairgrounds Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Pennichuck Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nashua School District
Nashua School District is a Nashua, New Hampshire school district serving 20 schools.The district educates 9,863 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. District-level spending was $19,315 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Nashua School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Searles School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Nashua School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.5%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Nashua School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nashua School District with test data.
Schools in Nashua School District
20 schoolsElementary Schools12
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Nashua
- Total Enrollment
- 9,863
- Teachers (FTE)
- 878
- District spending per student
- $19,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nashua School District?
Nashua School District has 20 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nashua School District?
The average composite rating for Nashua School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Nashua School District?
Nashua School District's district-level spending was $19,315 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nashua School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nashua School District is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nashua School District?
New Searles School is the highest-rated school in Nashua School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Nashua School District?
Across schools in Nashua School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nashua School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Nashua School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Nashua School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Derry Cooperative School District (8)
- Governor Wentworth Regional School District (8)
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- Salem School District (8)
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- Merrimack Valley School District (7)
- Monadnock Regional School District (7)
- Timberlane Regional School District (7)
- Bedford School District (6)
- Claremont School District (6)
- Londonderry School District (6)
- Merrimack School District (6)
- Newfound Area School District (6)
- Portsmouth School District (6)
- Conway School District (5)
- Dover School District (5)
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- Laconia School District (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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