For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,956 students in 03038, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 03038, NH are South Range Elementary School, Derry Village School and East Derry Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 03038 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 03038, NH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03038, NH Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Derry Village School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28 S. Main St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18 Dubeau Dr.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Eastgate Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Running Brook Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 W. Running Brook Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Grinnell School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
37 Highland Ave
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Gr: 1-3 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 03038, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 03038, NH include South Range Elementary School, Derry Village School and East Derry Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 03038?
7 public elementary schools are located in 03038.
What is the racial composition of students in 03038?
03038 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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