Public schools in Claremont, NH
6 open public schools with an address in Claremont, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,521
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
New Hampshire median 11:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Claremont public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Claremont, NH: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,521 students, an average of 254 per school. The largest campus is Stevens High School (477 students), and the largest elementary school is Maple Avenue School (264).
Claremont School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 46% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Claremont
Elementary schools in Claremont
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff School - Closed 10/07/2025 Claremont School District | KG–05 | 163 | 8.4:1 | |
| Disnard Elementary School Claremont School District | KG–05 | 254 | 9.8:1 | |
| Maple Avenue School Claremont School District | KG–05 | 264 | 9.2:1 |
Middle schools in Claremont
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Middle School Claremont School District | 06–08 | 333 | 9.8:1 |
High schools in Claremont
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River View Chartered Public School River View Chartered Public School · Charter | 09–12 | 30 | 15:1 | |
| Stevens High School Claremont School District | 09–13 | 477 | 12.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.8%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Claremont schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,521 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Claremont
How many public schools are in Claremont, NH?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Claremont: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,521 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Claremont?
Schools with an address in Claremont belong to 2 education agencies, led by Claremont School District (5 schools), River View Chartered Public School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Claremont?
Stevens High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Claremont, with 477 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Claremont?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Claremont are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including River View Chartered Public School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Claremont schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Claremont public schools is 9.8:1, lower than the New Hampshire school median of 11:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Claremont guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Hampshire cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Hampshire cities