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Southwick School

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Southwick School ranks 102 nd of 230 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

102^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 230 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of New Hampshire elementary schools

Summary

Southwick School is a public elementary school in Northfield, New Hampshire, serving 251 students in kindergarten through grade 4 as part of the Winnisquam Regional School District. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.6 and serves a moderately diverse range of family circumstances, with about 35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Its latest statewide ranking places it 102nd of 230 schools, around the 56th percentile, with a three-star rating.

The most encouraging news is Southwick’s strong academic improvement. In 2025–26, 54% of students were proficient in both mathematics and reading. Math performance was 8 percentage points above the district average and 10 points above the state average, while reading was 9 points above the district and just 1 point below the state. Southwick currently outperforms nearby Belmont Elementary School, Boscawen Elementary School, Pleasant Street School, and Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E). However, Sanbornton Central School and Canterbury Elementary School remain stronger in overall math, while Salisbury Elementary School is notably stronger in reading.

Southwick’s ranking rose dramatically from the bottom quarter of the state in recent years to its current middle-of-the-pack position. Math proficiency increased 12 points in one year, and reading rose 15 points. Third-grade results are encouraging, with performance above state averages in both subjects; fourth grade is the main area to watch, especially math, where results trail the district. Subgroup effectiveness also improved substantially, including for students receiving special education services. Families may want to monitor whether these gains continue and how the school narrows its remaining fourth-grade gap with Sanbornton.

251

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,141

Per pupil spending ?

35.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

50 Zion Hill Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276-4021

(603) 286-3611

District: Winnisquam Regional School District

Students who attend Southwick School usually attend:

Middle:	Winnisquam Regional Middle School
High:	Winnisquam Regional High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Hispanic:

6.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 22nd percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 34 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the New Hampshire median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg46%

New Hampshire avg50%

102^nd of 230

New Hampshire public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 34 pts since 2016

From bottom 22% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Winnisquam Regional School District

75^th of 166Winnisquam Regional 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
2026	55.4	102 of 230	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	28.2	173 of 223	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.1	187 of 234	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.4	168 of 237	29.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.2	146 of 233	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.9	134 of 211	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.2	152 of 231	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.8	113 of 231	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.0	155 of 229	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	28.6	191 of 244	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	50.1	110 of 206	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	21.3	211 of 242	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	22.2	210 of 241	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	37.5	174 of 241	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	43.0	153 of 237	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.7	158 of 242	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.8	151 of 240	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.7	125 of 236	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	37.5	166 of 237	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	35.1	168 of 238	29.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	60.4	59 of 184	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	21.8	149 of 181	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.3	150 of 187	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.4	132 of 193	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.1	114 of 187	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.3	86 of 160	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.7	125 of 192	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.7	53 of 190	72.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	42.3	110 of 184	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.2	124 of 185	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.8	149 of 193	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.3	150 of 199	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.0	130 of 194	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.0	114 of 168	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.2	117 of 195	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.1	126 of 195	35.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	24 of 66	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	22.4	64 of 72	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.2	42 of 71	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.0	57 of 70	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	49.7	26 of 59	55.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	52.3	109 of 229	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	25.4	181 of 222	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.1	180 of 228	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.5	167 of 233	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.2	150 of 229	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.7	143 of 209	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.5	158 of 229	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.3	129 of 227	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2026)68th percentile+12 vs school

Special Education (2026)64th percentile+8 vs school

White (2026)52nd percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)40th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics54%+10 vs state

Reading54%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NH SAS Mathematics (2026)							NH SAS Reading (2026)							NH SAS Science (2026)			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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Southwick School	Public	K-4	50 Zion Hill Rd.	Northfield	03276	Merrimack County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 286-3611	251	24	10.6	35.1%	211 (84.1%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (6.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.0%)	55.4	102^nd of 230 public elementary schools	55.7%		28.2	173^rd of 223 public elementary schools	22.4%	71	58.0	51.0					54.0	57.0	51.0					54.0				$15,141
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5 Elm Street	Northfield	03276	Merrimack County	Compass Classical Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 729-3370	149	8	18.6	46.3%	127 (85.2%)	2 (1.3%)	10 (6.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.7%)	17.3	208^th of 230 public elementary schools	9.6%		7.3	218^th of 223 public elementary schools	2.2%	10	402.0	21.0		15.0		18.0	16.0	27.0	43.0		46.0		18.0	37.0		27.0	30.0
Winnisquam Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	435 W Main St	Tilton	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 286-4531	30	2	15.0	23.3%	27 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)
Paul A. Smith School	Public	PK, KG-4	41 Daniel Webster Dr	Franklin	03235	Merrimack County	Franklin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 934-4144	261	33	7.9	55.9%	234 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	12.7	214^th of 230 public elementary schools	7.0%					(n/a)	27.0	35.0					30.0	24.0	36.0					29.0				$22,561
Sanbornton Central School	Public	K-4	16 Hunkins Pond Rd.	Sanbornton	03269	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 286-8223	177	13	13.4	35.6%	146 (82.5%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.1%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.2%)	65.5	65^th of 230 public elementary schools	71.7%		71.1	49^th of 223 public elementary schools	78.0%	16	63.0	71.0					67.0	49.0	58.0					53.0				$21,788
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	26 Best St.	Belmont	03220	Belknap County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 267-6568	336	33	10.2	34.8%	314 (93.5%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	44.5	130^th of 230 public elementary schools	43.5%		47	122^nd of 223 public elementary schools	45.3%	8	45.0	42.0					43.0	53.0	55.0					54.0				$18,619
Canterbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	15 Baptist Rd.	Canterbury	03224	Merrimack County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 783-9944	90	10	9.2	8.9%	86 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	70.9	55^th of 230 public elementary schools	76.1%					(n/a)	83.0	37.0					63.0	71.0	63.0					67.0				$17,864
Salisbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	6 Whittemore Rd.	Salisbury	03268	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2206	64	9	7.2	31.3%	57 (89.1%)	1 (1.6%)	2 (3.1%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)								(n/a)							62.0							83.0				$22,333
Jennie D. Blake School	Public	PK, KG-6	32 Crescent St	Hill	03243	Merrimack County	Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 934-2245	63	7	9.2	42.9%	57 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)								(n/a)							42.0							48.0				$25,673
Boscawen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Best Ave	Concord	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 753-6512	240	22	10.9	27.1%	209 (87.1%)	3 (1.3%)	16 (6.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	39.7	146^th of 230 public elementary schools	36.5%		64.6	70^th of 223 public elementary schools	68.6%	76	58.0	51.0	38.0				50.0	58.0	43.0	45.0				48.0	21.0		21.0	$18,227

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwick School

Is Southwick School a good school?

Southwick School ranks 102^nd of 230 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southwick School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 251 students attended Southwick School.

What is the racial makeup of Southwick School?

Students at Southwick School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Southwick School in?

Winnisquam Regional School District

What schools do graduates of Southwick School attend?

Students who attend Southwick School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Winnisquam Regional Middle School
High : Winnisquam Regional High School

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