Public schools in Nashua, NH
23 open public schools with an address in Nashua, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,716
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
New Hampshire median 11:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Nashua public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Nashua, NH: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,716 students, an average of 466 per school. The largest campus is Nashua High School South (1,686 students), and the largest elementary school is Bicentennial Elementary School (481).
Nashua School District operates the most schools here (20), 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 12.2:1, 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% 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 Nashua
Elementary schools in Nashua
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Street School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 290 | 13.3:1 | |
| Bicentennial Elementary School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 481 | 12.7:1 | |
| Birch Hill Elementary School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 332 | 12.8:1 | |
| Broad Street Elementary School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 256 | 12.2:1 | |
| Charlotte Ave Elementary School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 362 | 11.7:1 | |
| Dr. Norman W. Crisp School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 361 | 10:1 | |
| Fairgrounds Elementary School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 445 | 12.9:1 | |
| Ledge Street School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 454 | 11:1 | |
| Main Dunstable School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 359 | 13.8:1 | |
| MicroSociety Academy Charter School Foundation MicroSociety Academy Charter School Foundation · Charter | KG–08 | 303 | 15.9:1 | |
| Mt. Pleasant School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 250 | 9.9:1 | |
| New Searles School Nashua School District | PK–05 | 256 | 10.7:1 | |
| Purple Panthers Preschool Nashua School District | PK–KG | 37 | 18.5:1 | |
| Sunset Heights School Nashua School District | KG–05 | 356 | 11.9:1 |
Middle schools in Nashua
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) Academy for Science and Design Charter School · Charter | 05–08 | 408 | 15.2:1 | |
| Brian S. McCarthy Middle School Nashua School District | 06–08 | 649 | 11.2:1 | |
| Fairgrounds Middle School Nashua School District | 06–08 | 585 | 12.2:1 | |
| Pennichuck Middle School Nashua School District | 06–08 | 768 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Nashua
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) Academy for Science and Design Charter School · Charter | 09–12 | 264 | 17.8:1 | |
| Brentwood Academy Nashua School District | 09–12 | 26 | 4.3:1 | |
| Nashua High School North Nashua School District | 09–12 | 1,543 | 13:1 | |
| Nashua High School South Nashua School District | 09–12 | 1,686 | 12.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Nashua
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street School Nashua School District | PK–PK | 245 | 7.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.7%
- Hispanic29.1%
- Black3%
- Asian10.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Nashua schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,716 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Nashua
How many public schools are in Nashua, NH?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Nashua: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,716 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Nashua?
Schools with an address in Nashua belong to 3 education agencies, led by Nashua School District (20 schools), Academy for Science and Design Charter School (2 schools), MicroSociety Academy Charter School Foundation (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 Nashua?
Nashua High School South reported the largest high-school enrollment in Nashua, with 1,686 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Nashua?
Yes. 3 of the 23 public schools in Nashua are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy for Science and Design Charter (H), Academy for Science and Design Charter (M), MicroSociety Academy Charter School Foundation. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Nashua schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Nashua public schools is 12.2:1, 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 Nashua 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