For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,448 students in 03801, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 03801, NH are New Franklin School, Little Harbour School and Mary C. Dondero Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 03801 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 03801, NH have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03801, NH Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Franklin School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Little Harbour School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32 Van Buren Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Newington Public School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
133 Nimble Hill Rd.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1482
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1482
Gr: K-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
03801, New Hampshire 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Campus Dr Ste 21
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 03801, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 03801, NH include New Franklin School, Little Harbour School and Mary C. Dondero Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 03801?
5 public elementary schools are located in 03801.
What is the racial composition of students in 03801?
03801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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