For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 460 students in 03873, NH (there are , serving 41 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 03873, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in 03873, NH are Sandown Central School and Sandown North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03873 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03873, NH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandown Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
295 Main St.
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3648
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3648
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sandown North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Stagecoach Rd.
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
Gr: 1-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 03873, NH?
The top ranked public schools in 03873, NH include Sandown Central School and Sandown North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 03873?
2 public schools are located in 03873.
What percentage of students in 03873 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 03873 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03873?
03873 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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