Best Public Schools in Zip Code 03054

The 03054 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area generally perform above the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency, with some standout institutions like Reeds Ferry School and James Mastricola Elementary School leading the pack.

Merrimack High School is the lone high school in the data set, ranking 22nd out of 87 New Hampshire high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts strong performance in reading proficiency (66%) and science proficiency (59%). The Merrimack School District, which encompasses most of the schools in the area, is ranked 53rd out of 163 districts in New Hampshire and has a 3-star rating, indicating that the district as a whole is performing reasonably well.

However, not all schools in the 03054 zip code area are performing at the same level. Gate City Charter School for the Arts stands out as a lower-performing institution, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the charter school model in this particular context. The variation in performance between the elementary schools is also noteworthy, with Reeds Ferry and James Mastricola Elementary excelling, while Thorntons Ferry and Gate City Charter School for the Arts lag behind.