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Rollinsford Grade School

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Rollinsford Grade School ranks 149 th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

149^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of New Hampshire elementary schools

Summary

Rollinsford Grade School is a public elementary school serving 146 students in grades K-6 in Rollinsford, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Rollinsford School District, which is ranked 120 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Rollinsford Grade School's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the NH SAS assessments, is generally below the state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics (37%) and reading (47%) were significantly lower than the state averages of 42% and 55%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools like Moharimet School, which is part of the higher-performing Oyster River Coop School District and had proficiency rates of 74% in both mathematics and reading, Rollinsford Grade School's performance is weaker.

The school's performance also varies across different student groups, with male and white students generally performing better than female students. Additionally, Rollinsford Grade School's free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 14.06% to 25.37%, are lower than some nearby schools, suggesting it may serve a more economically advantaged student population. However, the school's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 12.6, is generally lower than the ratios of nearby schools, which may provide students with more individualized attention and support.

154

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,385

Per pupil spending ?

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

487 Locust St.
Rollinsford, NH 03869-5631

(603) 742-2351

District: Rollinsford School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 60th percentile in 2024 → 33rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Hampshire average (42% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 60th-percentile peak (2024) to 33rd (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

New Hampshire avg48%

149^th of 224

New Hampshire public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 11% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

120^th of 158Rollinsford School District among New Hampshire districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	36.1	149 of 224	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.1	94 of 234	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	29.0	177 of 237	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.2	129 of 233	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.6	143 of 211	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.5	154 of 231	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.6	183 of 231	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	22.3	192 of 229	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	20.2	209 of 244	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	16.8	183 of 206	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	48.6	142 of 242	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.8	180 of 241	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.6	213 of 241	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	41.2	159 of 237	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	20.4	212 of 242	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	33.4	185 of 240	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	43.7	158 of 236	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	46.6	141 of 237	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	72.1	59 of 238	75.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2024	44.3	112 of 187	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	21.8	164 of 193	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	25.2	151 of 186	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	58.7	82 of 193	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.4	102 of 194	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.4	114 of 195	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.1	131 of 195	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	32.7	157 of 223	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.4	103 of 228	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.8	170 of 233	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.4	130 of 229	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.3	138 of 209	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.9	144 of 229	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.4	184 of 227	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2024)40th percentile-20 vs school

White (2025)30th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)19th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading47%-8 vs state

Mathematics37%-5 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

The educators and administration at the school are excellent and caring. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Rollinsford GS is an outstanding educational environment with dedicated teachers in a close-knit community. The challenge is to keep the costs down in a small town where there is a limited tax base, e.g., businesses. It is the center of the community, unlike many larger towns where students may get lost in the crowd. Close Quote

Schools Near Rollinsford Grade School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)							NH SAS Reading (2025)							NH SAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Rollinsford Grade School	Public	K-6	487 Locust St.	Rollinsford	03869	Strafford County	Rollinsford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 742-2351	154	13	12.1	15.6%	138 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	36.1	149^th of 224 public elementary schools	33.5%		58.1	94^th of 234 public elementary schools	59.8%	55	37.0	58.0	21.0	36.0			37.0	32.0	53.0	42.0	60.0			47.0				$21,385
Idlehurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	46 Stackpole Road	Somersworth	03878	Strafford County	Somersworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 692-2435	341	26	13.1	34.9%	242 (71.0%)	9 (2.6%)	27 (7.9%)	25 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.1%)								(n/a)																		$19,929
Maple Wood Elementary School	Public	3-5	184 Maple Street	Somersworth	03878	Strafford County	Somersworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 692-3331	285	23	12.3	43.5%	204 (71.6%)	9 (3.2%)	20 (7.0%)	23 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.2%)	13.7	203^rd of 224 public elementary schools	9.4%		12.7	211^th of 234 public elementary schools	9.8%	8	38.0	20.0					24.0	34.0	37.0	36.0				36.0	16.0		16.0	$15,502
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street	Public	K-4	78 Horne St.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 516-6756	412	31	13.2	22.1%	308 (74.8%)	8 (1.9%)	25 (6.1%)	36 (8.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.8%)	67.9	62^nd of 224 public elementary schools	72.3%		64.5	73^rd of 234 public elementary schools	68.8%	11	63.0	62.0					62.0	53.0	62.0					57.0				$14,021
Woodman Park School	Public	PK, KG-4	11 Towle Ave.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 516-6700	421	35	12.0	44.7%	304 (72.2%)	12 (2.9%)	30 (7.1%)	23 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (12.4%)	30.5	167^th of 224 public elementary schools	25.4%		36.1	158^th of 234 public elementary schools	32.5%	9	43.0	34.0					39.0	40.0	49.0					44.0				$19,622
Seacoast Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	171 Watson Road	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Seacoast Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 842-5764	287	21	13.6	12.2%	257 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	31.3	161^st of 224 public elementary schools	28.1%		43.1	136^th of 234 public elementary schools	41.9%	25	33.0	26.0	15.0	23.0	45.0	48.0	31.0	58.0	59.0	52.0	31.0	62.0	61.0	53.0	39.0	61.0	50.0
Garrison School	Public	K-4	50 Garrison Rd.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 516-6752	353	29	12.1	14.4%	296 (83.9%)	4 (1.1%)	18 (5.1%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	61.1	84^th of 224 public elementary schools	62.5%		57.9	96^th of 234 public elementary schools	59.0%	12	60.0	46.0					54.0	64.0	57.0					61.0				$15,132
Moharimet School	Public	K-4	11 Lee Rd.	Madbury	03823	Strafford County	Oyster River Coop School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 742-2900	309	25	12.3	3.2%	260 (84.1%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	21 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	88.5	18^th of 224 public elementary schools	92.0%		85.7	22^nd of 234 public elementary schools	90.6%	4	76.0	71.0					74.0	75.0	72.0					74.0				$20,949
Gonic School	Public	K-5	10 Railroad Ave.	Rochester	03839	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-6487	211	20	10.5	38.9%	185 (87.7%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.7%)	45.9	126^th of 224 public elementary schools	43.8%		28.5	184^th of 234 public elementary schools	21.4%	58	54.0	53.0	40.0				48.0	50.0	47.0	55.0				51.0	33.0		33.0	$16,261
Chamberlain Street School	Public	K-5	65 Chamberlain St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 332-5258	316	33	9.5	37.7%	276 (87.3%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.4%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	20.2	193^rd of 224 public elementary schools	13.8%		10.6	221^st of 234 public elementary schools	5.6%	28	44.0	37.0	28.0				36.0	36.0	35.0	42.0				38.0	17.0		17.0	$15,158

Frequently Asked Questions about Rollinsford Grade School

What is the racial makeup of Rollinsford Grade School?

Students at Rollinsford Grade School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Rollinsford Grade School a good school?

Rollinsford Grade School ranks 149^th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Rollinsford Grade School in?

Rollinsford School District

How many students attend Rollinsford Grade School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 154 students attended Rollinsford Grade School.

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