Total enrollment
2,427
-207 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Portsmouth School District
New Hampshire · 2,427 students · 1 city
Portsmouth School District, New Hampshire runs 6 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 2,427 students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Portsmouth School District
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 81%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
6%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth High School | Portsmouth | High | 09-13 | 1,017 |
| Portsmouth Middle School | Portsmouth | Middle | 06-08 | 486 |
| Mary C. Dondero Elementary School | Portsmouth | Elementary | KG-05 | 328 |
| Little Harbour School | Portsmouth | Elementary | KG-05 | 325 |
| New Franklin School | Portsmouth | Elementary | KG-05 | 247 |
| PEEP School - Pre School Program | Portsmouth | Elementary | PK-PK | 24 |
About Portsmouth School District
As an average-sized district in New Hampshire, Portsmouth School District enrolls 2,427 students across 6 schools.
Looking at the level breakdown, Portsmouth School District comprises 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 405 in this district, meaningfully above the New Hampshire typical of 324.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,427 students, shrank 8% from the 2,634 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Portsmouth School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.