Best Public Schools in Zip Code 03285

Summary:

The 03285 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Thornton Central School, which serves grades K-8 and is part of the Thornton School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science across all grade levels. With a low student-teacher ratio of 8:1, Thornton Central School provides a personalized learning environment that contributes to its strong academic performance.

Thornton Central School's academic excellence is evident in its statewide rankings, which have placed it among the top 53 elementary schools in New Hampshire for the past three school years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall mathematics proficiency rate was 61%, compared to the state average of 41%, and its reading and science proficiency rates were also well above the state averages. This consistent high performance, along with the school's racial diversity and mix of socioeconomic backgrounds, make it a standout educational institution in the local area.

The low student-teacher ratio at Thornton Central School is a key factor in its success, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's free/reduced lunch rate of 25.41% suggests that it serves a diverse population, providing a well-rounded educational experience. Overall, Thornton Central School is an exceptional example of a school that is delivering high-quality instruction and strong academic outcomes for its students, making it a model for other schools in the region to emulate.

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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 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Thornton Central School	Public	K-8	1886 NH Rte. 175	Thornton	03285	Grafton County	Thornton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 726-8904	173	24	7.2	20.2%	159 (91.9%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	72.2	53^rd of 234 public elementary schools	77.4%		76.1	46^th of 237 public elementary schools	80.6%	7	79.0	79.0	46.0	37.0	78.0	75.0	61.0	58.0	71.0	50.0	70.0	83.0	67.0	66.0	58.0	75.0	64.0	$19,780

Cities Near Zip Code 03285

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Thornton	1.43 mi	1	33^rd
Campton	2.77 mi	1	70^th
Plymouth	7.87 mi	3	66^th
Rumney	8.68 mi	1	162^nd
Holderness	9.54 mi	1	35^th

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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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