30 schools in Manchester

New Hampshire · Public K-12

Manchester, New Hampshire runs a public-school system of 30 campuses with combined enrollment around 13,404 (17 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high).

7-year change in Manchester

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

13,016

-1,461 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

-1 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

49%

was 59%

% Hispanic

25%

was 20%

% Black

11%

was 9%

% Asian

was 5%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Bakersville School	Elementary	PK-04	329
Bartlett Elementary School	Elementary	01-04	177
Beech Street School	Elementary	KG-04	524
Gossler Park School	Elementary	PK-04	366
Green Acres School	Elementary	PK-04	343
Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School	Middle	05-08	889
Henry Wilson Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	388
Highland-Goffes Falls School	Elementary	PK-04	336
Hillside Middle School	Middle	05-08	1,071
Jewett School	Elementary	PK-04	443
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)	High	09-12	76
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)	Middle	06-08	42
Manchester Central High School	High	09-12	1,130
Manchester Memorial High School	High	09-12	1,296
Manchester School of Technology (High School)	High	09-12	302
Manchester West High School	High	09-12	764
McDonough School	Elementary	PK-04	534
Middle School At Parkside	Middle	05-08	775
Mill Falls Charter School	Elementary	KG-06	168
NH Career Academy	Elementary	M-M	·
Northwest Elementary School	Elementary	KG-04	487
Parker-Varney School	Elementary	PK-04	406
Polaris Charter School	Elementary	KG-05	119
Smyth Road School	Elementary	PK-04	344
Southside Middle School	Middle	05-08	768
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School	High	09-12	96
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)	Middle	05-08	279
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)	High	09-12	152
Webster School	Elementary	PK-04	362
Weston Elementary School	Elementary	PK-04	438

About Manchester

Manchester is a high-population New Hampshire city in terms of public-school footprint, with 30 schools and 13,404 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high.

Schools in Manchester average about 447 students each, 38% above the New Hampshire norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Manchester has decreased 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 14,477 students to 13,016. Over that span, Manchester closed 1 school, going from 29 to 28. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 59% to 49%.

On this page, the community for Manchester discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Manchester?

Manchester, New Hampshire has 30 public K-12 schools serving approximately 13,404 students.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Manchester?

Manchester has 17 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high public schools.

What is the largest public school in Manchester?

Manchester Memorial High School is the largest public school in Manchester by enrollment, with approximately 1,296 students.

What school districts serve Manchester?

Manchester is served by 8 public school districts, including Manchester School District, Goffstown School District, Mill Falls Charter School, NH Career Academy Chartered Public School, Polaris Charter School and 3 others.

What grade levels do public schools in Manchester cover?

Public schools in Manchester serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Manchester?

8 of the 30 public schools in Manchester are charter schools.