For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 charter public high schools serving 1,688 students in New Hampshire.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School and The Founders Academy Charter School (H). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 61% statewide average).
New Hampshire charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in New Hampshire (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ledyard Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Hanover Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Gr: 9-13 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
North Country Charter Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Cocheco For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Hampshire Cir
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Csi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Leaf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
789 Gilsum Mine Road
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Next Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (H)
Charter School
157 Chichester Rd
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (H)
Charter School
2 Holland Way
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
River View Chartered Public School
Charter School
169 Main Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Robert Frost Charter School (H)
Charter School
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire include Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School and The Founders Academy Charter School (H).
How many charter public high schools are located in New Hampshire?
20 charter public high schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charter public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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