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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 03036

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At a glance

School

508

Students

Top rankedChester Academy76^th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Chester Academy up 38 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 03036 zip code in New Hampshire is home to a single standout elementary school, Chester Academy. This school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in math and reading proficiency, ranking in the top third of all New Hampshire elementary schools. With a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic outcomes, Chester Academy provides a high-quality education for its students.

Chester Academy's math and reading proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with over 60% of students scoring proficient in both subjects, compared to state averages of 42% and 55% respectively. The school's math performance is a standout, with 6th and 7th graders scoring over 70% proficient. While science proficiency lags slightly behind the state average, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1, suggesting ample individual attention for students.

Overall, Chester School District is home to a highly-ranked and academically strong elementary school in Chester Academy. With consistent high performance, a 3-star rating, and favorable resource indicators, this school stands out as a quality educational option for families in the 03036 zip code area.

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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 (2025)	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
Chester Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	22 Murphy Drive	Chester	03036	Rockingham County	Chester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 887-3621	508	44	11.4	6.1%	453 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.5%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	62.3	76^th of 224 public elementary schools	66.1%		52.5	114^th of 234 public elementary schools	51.3%	38	68.0	53.0	41.0	72.0	67.0	56.0	60.0	60.0	48.0	63.0	72.0	78.0	72.0	65.0	29.0	32.0	31.0	$15,814

Cities Near Zip Code 03036

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chester	0.79 mi	1	41^st
Sandown	1.78 mi	2	83^rd
Derry	5.11 mi	9	110^th
Raymond	5.25 mi	4	95^th
Fremont	5.72 mi	1	67^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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