CONCORD, NH – New Hampshire schools are top five in the nation according to new rankings from WalletHub released today. Governor Kelly Ayotte released the following statement highlighting the new ranking:

“New Hampshire is proud to have some of the best schools in the country, and this new ranking is a testament to our dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and hardworking students who helped make it possible. We’ll continue working each day to make our state an even better place to learn — from supporting our excellent public schools, to getting cell phones out of the classroom, to expanding education opportunities for families, and more. I know New Hampshire will keep striving for #1 and prioritizing a best-in-class education for our kids.”

Since taking office, Governor Ayotte has made it a top priority to keep New Hampshire schools among the best in the country:

Supporting public schools with more money per-student than ever before

Getting cell phones out of the classroom with a bell-to-bell ban

Expanding opportunities for parents to choose the best setting for their child’s learning needs

Signing the Parental Bill of Rights into law

Directing the Department of Education to develop best practices to improve reading outcomes

Investing over $8 million in school safety measures and ensuring up-to-date training for first responders