Best Public Schools in Zip Code 03857

The 03857 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Newmarket School District, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The standout performer in this group is Newmarket Junior-Senior High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 25 high schools in New Hampshire and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the elementary and high schools in the district are strong performers, the middle school, Newmarket Junior-Senior High (Elem), lags behind, ranking between 55th and 73rd out of 130-134 New Hampshire middle schools over the past 3 years. The middle school's test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, are also lower than the district and state averages. The district as a whole serves a relatively homogeneous student population, with the majority of students being White, though the high school has a more diverse student body.

Across the district, the schools have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 14.83% to 18.83%, suggesting the district serves a relatively affluent community. The consistent student-teacher ratios of around 10:1 across the schools indicate the district is investing in smaller class sizes, which may be a contributing factor to the schools' success. Overall, the Newmarket School District appears to be a high-performing district, with the elementary and high school standing out as particularly strong performers, while the middle school presents an opportunity for improvement.