For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,032 students in Amherst, NH (there are , serving 248 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Amherst, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Amherst, NH are Clark-wilkins School, Souhegan Coop High School and Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amherst, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark-wilkins School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Gr: PK-4 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Souhegan Coop High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Cross Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-8944
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-8944
Gr: 5-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Amherst, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Foundry St.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-2343
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-2343
Gr: K-1 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amherst, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Amherst, NH include Clark-wilkins School, Souhegan Coop High School and Amherst Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Amherst?
3 public schools are located in Amherst.
What percentage of students in Amherst go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Amherst are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).