Best Public Schools in Zip Code 03256

Summary:

The 03256 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, New Hampton Community School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Newfound Area School District. This high-performing school has consistently outperformed the district and state averages on state assessments, with proficiency rates of 51% in mathematics, 62% in reading, and 42% in science - all exceeding the respective district and state figures.

New Hampton Community School boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the school serves a student population that is predominantly white, with only 2.88% of students identifying as two or more races. While the school's free/reduced lunch rate of 29.81% is lower than the state average, it still indicates a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's overall performance has been strong, with a 3-star rating on School Digger, though this represents a slight decline from its previous 4-star rating.

Overall, New Hampton Community School appears to be a standout institution in the 03256 zip code, providing a quality education to its students and outperforming the district and state on key academic measures. While the recent drop in its School Digger rating warrants further investigation, the school's strong test scores, low student-teacher ratio, and overall performance make it a compelling option for families in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)				NH SAS Reading (2024)				NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
New Hampton Community School	Public	K-5	191 Main St.	New Hampton	03256	Belknap County	Newfound Area School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 744-3221	97	8	12.7	38.1%	94 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	62.1	80^th of 234 public elementary schools	65.8%		74.2	52^nd of 237 public elementary schools	78.1%	28	72.0	39.0	42.0	51.0	61.0	72.0	53.0	62.0	42.0	42.0	$20,137

Cities Near Zip Code 03256

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Meredith	3.78 mi	3	79^th
Laconia	3.97 mi	5	134^th
Gilford	5.9 mi	3	69^th
New Hampton	8.78 mi	1	57^th
Moultonborough	9.87 mi	3	62^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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