For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,094 students in Gilford, NH.
The top-ranked public schools in Gilford, NH are Gilford High School, Gilford Elementary School and Gilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilford, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gilford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilford, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Gilford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-1661
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-1661
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Gilford Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Gr: 5-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gilford, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Gilford, NH include Gilford High School, Gilford Elementary School and Gilford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gilford?
3 public schools are located in Gilford.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilford?
Gilford public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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