For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,073 students in 03054, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 03054, NH are Reeds Ferry School, James Mastricola Elementary School and James Mastricola Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 03054 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 03054, NH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03054, NH Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reeds Ferry School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Gr: PK-4 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
James Mastricola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Gr: 5-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Thorntons Ferry School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Gr: PK-4 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 03054, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 03054, NH include Reeds Ferry School, James Mastricola Elementary School and James Mastricola Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 03054?
5 public elementary schools are located in 03054.
What is the racial composition of students in 03054?
03054 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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