Summary:
Bartlett School District serves the small Bartlett, New Hampshire, community through one PK–8 school, Josiah Bartlett Elementary School, with about 165 students.
Because it is the district’s only school, Josiah Bartlett Elementary School provides the district’s entire elementary and middle-grade experience. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.7 to 1, which may support small-group instruction and individual attention. About 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. In 2025–2026, the school’s overall proficiency was 39% in mathematics, 46% in reading, and 42% in science. Compared with New Hampshire averages, mathematics and reading were lower by 5 and 9 percentage points, respectively, while science was 4 points higher. Mathematics and science also improved substantially from the prior year, rising 11 and 13 points, while reading remained nearly unchanged.
Performance varies considerably by grade. Seventh grade is the strongest area: 52% of students were proficient in mathematics and 62% in reading, both above state averages. Third-grade results were close to state levels, while fourth grade was the clearest concern, with only 28% proficiency in mathematics and 33% in reading. Sixth-grade mathematics was also weak at 21%, and eighth-grade science was 26%. These results suggest that grade-level needs differ and that targeted support may be more useful than a single schoolwide approach. The school’s one-star rating and position around the bottom fifth of ranked schools statewide indicate that recent gains have not yet produced a strong overall standing, though the small enrollment means percentages can change noticeably from year to year.
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