Public schools in Windham, NH
5 open public schools with an address in Windham, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,308
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
New Hampshire median 11:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Windham public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Windham, NH: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,308 students, an average of 662 per school. The largest campus is Golden Brook Elementary School (1,113 students).
Windham School District operates the most schools here (4), 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 14.7:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 3% 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 Windham
Elementary schools in Windham
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Brook Elementary School Windham School District | PK–04 | 1,113 | 18:1 | |
| Windham Academy Public Charter School Windham Academy Public Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 410 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Windham
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Center School Windham School District | 05–06 | 426 | 14.7:1 | |
| Windham Middle School Windham School District | 07–08 | 414 | 12.2:1 |
High schools in Windham
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham High School Windham School District | 09–12 | 945 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Windham schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,308 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Windham
How many public schools are in Windham, NH?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Windham: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,308 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Windham?
Schools with an address in Windham belong to 2 education agencies, led by Windham School District (4 schools), Windham Academy Public Charter 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 Windham?
Windham High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Windham, with 945 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Windham?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Windham are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Windham Academy Public Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Windham schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Windham public schools is 14.7:1, 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 Windham 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.
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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