Schools in Zip Code 03046

ZIP code 03046 has one public school, Dunbarton Elementary School, serving kindergarten through sixth grade in the primarily residential Dunbarton area. The school enrolls 234 students and is part of the Dunbarton School District. There are no middle schools, high schools, or alternative schools listed in this ZIP code, so students typically continue to schools outside the ZIP code for later grades.

Dunbarton Elementary School appears to be a strong academic performer. In 2025–2026, student proficiency was 60% in math, 61% in reading, and 56% in science, compared with 44%, 55%, and 38% statewide. The school’s largest advantage was in science, while sixth-grade math was the standout grade-level result: 69% of students were proficient, compared with 43% statewide. Reading was strongest in fifth grade at 68%, followed by sixth grade at 63%. The school also has a relatively favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7 to 1. Its reported free- or reduced-price lunch participation was 4.7%, though this measure should not be treated as a complete description of family circumstances.

Performance is generally consistent across subjects, but results vary by grade. Fifth-grade math was the lowest reported result at 47%, although it still exceeded the state rate by four percentage points. Fourth-grade reading matched the state rate at 52% and may be worth monitoring. From 2024–2025 to 2025–2026, math proficiency improved by three points, while reading and science declined by one point each. The school’s ranking also improved substantially over the three-year period, moving from the 56th percentile to the 75th percentile and retaining a four-star rating in the most recent year. Overall, the available data suggest a high-performing elementary school with particular strengths in science, sixth-grade math, and upper-grade reading.