Public schools in Rochester, NH
8 open public schools with an address in Rochester, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,237
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
New Hampshire median 11:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Rochester public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Rochester, NH: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,237 students, an average of 462 per school. The largest campus is Spaulding High School (1,298 students), and the largest elementary school is Chamberlain Street School (316).
Every listed school belongs to Rochester School District. 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 11.4:1, similar to 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 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 32% 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 Rochester
Elementary schools in Rochester
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Street School Rochester School District | KG–05 | 316 | 9.6:1 | |
| East Rochester School Rochester School District | PK–05 | 300 | 10.3:1 | |
| Maple Street Magnet School Rochester School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 114 | 11.4:1 | |
| McClelland School Rochester School District | KG–05 | 310 | 9.4:1 | |
| Salmon Falls School Rochester School District | KG–05 | — | — |
Middle schools in Rochester
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Middle School Rochester School District | 06–08 | 803 | 13.4:1 |
High schools in Rochester
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Carlson Academy Rochester School District | 09–12 | 96 | 19.2:1 | |
| Spaulding High School Rochester School District | 09–12 | 1,298 | 13.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.4%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Rochester schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,237 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rochester
How many public schools are in Rochester, NH?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Rochester: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,237 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rochester?
All listed public schools with an address in Rochester belong to Rochester School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Rochester?
Spaulding High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rochester, with 1,298 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rochester?
No school with an address in Rochester is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Hampshire.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rochester schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rochester public schools is 11.4:1, similar to 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 Rochester 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