For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,600 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Strafford County, NH are New Durham Elementary School, Seacoast Charter School and Woodman Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Strafford County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Durham Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Old Bay Rd.
New Durham, NH 03855
(603) 859-2061
New Durham, NH 03855
(603) 859-2061
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Woodman Park School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Strafford School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Roller Coaster Rd., Unit 1
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2842
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2842
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Valley View Community School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
79 Thayer Dr.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-4757
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-4757
Gr: PK-3 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
East Rochester School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 School St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4539
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4539
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
77 Ramsdell Lane
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-5586
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-5586
Gr: PK-K | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: PK-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
17 Grand St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: 1-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Gr: K-3 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
184 Maple St.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Strafford County, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Strafford County, NH include New Durham Elementary School, Seacoast Charter School and Woodman Park School.
How many public preschools are located in Strafford County?
10 public preschools are located in Strafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County?
Strafford County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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