For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 573 students in Newport, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newport, NH are Croydon Village School, Unity Elementary School and Newport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newport, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Croydon Village School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
889 Nh Rt. 10
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2080
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2080
Gr: K-4 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Newport, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Gr: 5-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Newport, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newport, NH include Croydon Village School, Unity Elementary School and Newport Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newport?
5 public elementary schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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