For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 669 students in Hillsborough, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hillsborough, NH are Hillsboro-deering Elementary School and Hillsboro-deering Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hillsborough have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Hillsborough, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro-deering Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hillsborough, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hillsborough, NH include Hillsboro-deering Elementary School and Hillsboro-deering Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hillsborough?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hillsborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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