For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,268 students in Hooksett, NH (there are , serving 71 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hooksett, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hooksett, NH are Hooksett Memorial School and David R. Cawley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hooksett, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hooksett have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hooksett, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hooksett Memorial School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Memorial Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 485-9890
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 485-9890
Gr: 3-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
David R. Cawley Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89 Whitehall Rd.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Sherwood Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hooksett, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Hooksett, NH include Hooksett Memorial School and David R. Cawley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hooksett?
3 public schools are located in Hooksett.
What percentage of students in Hooksett go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hooksett are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hooksett?
Hooksett public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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