Summary:
The Kearsarge Regional School District includes five elementary schools serving grades PK through 5 in the New London, Bradford, Sutton, and surrounding communities, with 748 students overall; four schools report achievement results, while Kearsarge Regional Preschool New London is a preschool-focused program without comparable test scores or rankings.
Simonds Elementary School is the strongest overall performer, ranking 14th out of 230 schools and earning a five-star rating. It leads the district in mathematics, reading, and science, with proficiency rates of 78%, 74%, and 61%, respectively, and has shown especially impressive improvement in science. Kearsarge Regional Elementary School at New London is another strong option, ranking 34th and performing above district and state averages in all three subjects. It is also the largest school, serving 330 students, and improved in every tested subject. Both schools offer consistently strong academic results across grades.
Sutton Central Elementary School ranks in the middle of the group and stands out for reading, including 71% overall proficiency and 92% in fifth grade, but its mathematics and science results are less consistent. Kearsarge Regional Elementary School - Bradford requires the closest attention, ranking 147th with two stars and trailing district and state averages in every subject; science is its largest weakness at 23%. Across the district, reading is the strongest subject, while fifth-grade mathematics and science show the greatest need for improvement. Results can fluctuate at smaller schools, so parents may wish to consider both current scores and longer-term trends.
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