For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,335 students in 03878, NH (there are , serving 288 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 03878, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in 03878, NH are Somersworth High School, Maple Wood Elementary School and Somersworth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03878 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03878, NH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03878, NH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somersworth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Maple Wood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
184 Maple Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Somersworth Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: PK-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
03878, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17 Grand St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: 1-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
184 Maple St.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 03878, NH?
The top ranked public schools in 03878, NH include Somersworth High School, Maple Wood Elementary School and Somersworth Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 03878?
4 public schools are located in 03878.
What percentage of students in 03878 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 03878 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03878?
03878 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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