Suncook Village Commercial-Civic Historic District · Photo: Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Pembroke’s public schools score below 51% of New Hampshire districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 33% of Pembroke’s students scored proficient, below the New Hampshire average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pembroke, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Hampshire, not nationally.
From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Pembroke’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 168 New Hampshire towns with household incomes within a quarter of Pembroke’s, its schools beat 66%, higher than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 51% and 40% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,715 per student, against $23,296 across New Hampshire (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Three Rivers School, then Pembroke Academy. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Strong Foundations Charter School and Green Valley School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Pembroke’s grade
B−: better than 49% of New Hampshire school districts, #60 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Graduation is above the New Hampshire average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Pembroke, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Pembroke
Pembroke Hill School
Grades K–4 · 312 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Hill School
Grades K–4 · 312 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Hill School
Grades K–4 · 312 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Hill School
Grades K–4 · 312 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Hill School
Grades K–4 · 312 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Pembroke
Three Rivers School
Grades 5–8 · 289 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Pembroke
Three Rivers School
Grades 5–8 · 289 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Pembroke
Three Rivers School
Grades 5–8 · 289 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Pembroke
Three Rivers School
Grades 5–8 · 289 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Academy
Grades 9–12 · 744 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Academy
Grades 9–12 · 744 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Academy
Grades 9–12 · 744 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Academy
Grades 9–12 · 744 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Pembroke’s public schools are run by Pembroke School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Pembroke vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Pembroke’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | B− | Pembroke |
| Concord | C− | Concord |
| Allenstown | C− | Allenstown |
| Bow | A− | Bow |
| Chichester | B | Chichester |
| Epsom | B | Epsom |
Every school in Pembroke
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Hampshire’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Pembroke’s schools
Are Pembroke’s schools good?
On New Hampshire’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Pembroke children attend score below 51% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #60 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Pembroke in?
Pembroke School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,345 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Pembroke kids go to high school?
Pembroke Academy, with 744 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Pembroke’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Pembroke School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.
How much does Pembroke spend per student?
$20,715 in Pembroke School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Pembroke?
Yes: Green Valley School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 68 students). Pembroke also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Pembroke families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Pembroke → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Hampshire. Stars are from neighbors.