Schools in Penacook, New Hampshire (2025)
4 schools · 1,569 students · 3 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 466.
Penacook, in New Hampshire, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,569 students. By level there are 2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary; by sector 3 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Penacook's schools is 466, above the New Hampshire median of 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Merrimack Valley High School (63.1, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Merrimack Valley Middle School (59.4, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Penacook Elementary School (52.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Merrimack Valley High School (744 students), Merrimack Valley Middle School (466 students), Penacook Elementary School (325 students).
Ranked schools in Penacook
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Hampshire.
- 163Merrimack Valley High SchoolPenacook · Public High37% Math proficiency · 744 students
- 259Merrimack Valley Middle SchoolPenacook · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 353Penacook Elementary SchoolPenacook · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 325 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merrimack Valley High School Penacook · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.1 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 744 |
| 2 | Merrimack Valley Middle School Penacook · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 3 | Penacook Elementary School Penacook · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.5 Top 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 325 |
Other schools in Penacook
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in Penacook side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Penacook?
Merrimack Valley High School is the highest-ranked school in Penacook with a Success Index (US) of 63.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Penacook?
Penacook has 4 schools (2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) educating 1,569 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Penacook?
The median Enrollment across schools in Penacook is 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.