Public schools in Merrimack, NH
8 open public schools with an address in Merrimack, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,613
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
New Hampshire median 11:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Merrimack public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Merrimack, NH: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,613 students, an average of 516 per school. The largest campus is Merrimack High School (1,057 students), and the largest elementary school is Reeds Ferry School (504).
Merrimack School District operates the most schools here (6), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 12.1:1, higher 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 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 12% 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 Merrimack
Elementary schools in Merrimack
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate City Charter School for the Arts Gate City Charter School For the Arts · Charter | KG–08 | 160 | 16:1 | |
| James Mastricola Elementary School Merrimack School District | PK–04 | 375 | 11.7:1 | |
| Reeds Ferry School Merrimack School District | PK–04 | 504 | 11.9:1 | |
| Thorntons Ferry School Merrimack School District | PK–04 | 504 | 12.1:1 | |
| Wellheart Chartered Public School Wellheart Chartered Public School · Charter | KG–08 | — | — |
Middle schools in Merrimack
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Mastricola Upper Elementary School Merrimack School District | 05–06 | 533 | 13.3:1 | |
| Merrimack Middle School Merrimack School District | 07–08 | 480 | 10.2:1 |
High schools in Merrimack
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack High School Merrimack School District | 09–12 | 1,057 | 12.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.5%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black1.5%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Merrimack schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,613 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Merrimack
How many public schools are in Merrimack, NH?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Merrimack: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,613 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Merrimack?
Schools with an address in Merrimack belong to 3 education agencies, led by Merrimack School District (6 schools), Gate City Charter School For the Arts (1 school), Wellheart 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 Merrimack?
Merrimack High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Merrimack, with 1,057 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Merrimack?
Yes. 2 of the 8 public schools in Merrimack are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Gate City Charter School for the Arts, Wellheart 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 Merrimack schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Merrimack public schools is 12.1:1, higher 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 Merrimack 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