Dunbarton School District

Dunbarton School District has one school, Dunbarton Elementary School, serving students from kindergarten through Grade 6 in Dunbarton, New Hampshire. With 234 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.7 to 1, the school provides the district’s entire elementary education program.

Dunbarton Elementary School performs well compared with schools statewide. In 2025–2026, it ranked 57th out of 230 schools, placing it in the 75th percentile and earning a four-star rating. Students exceeded New Hampshire proficiency averages in all three reported subjects: mathematics was 60% compared with 44% statewide, reading was 61% compared with 55%, and science was 56% compared with 38%. Science and mathematics are particularly strong areas. Grade 6 mathematics was an exceptional result, with 69% of students proficient compared with 43% statewide. Reading was also strong in Grades 5 and 6.

Recent results suggest generally stable academic performance. Mathematics proficiency increased from 57% in 2024–2025 to 60% in 2025–2026, while reading and science changed only slightly. Parents may want to pay particular attention to Grade 5 mathematics, which had the school’s lowest mathematics result at 47%, and Grade 4 reading, where performance matched the state average at 52%. These results were followed by stronger outcomes in later grades, including a significant rebound in Grade 6 mathematics. The school’s 4.7% free- or reduced-price lunch rate and relatively favorable student-teacher ratio provide useful context when considering its outcomes. Overall, families can expect a small, above-average elementary school with especially notable strengths in mathematics and science.