Summary:
ZIP code 03060 in Nashua, New Hampshire, includes nine schools serving preschool through high school, including elementary, middle, and high-school programs within the Nashua School District, an area with wide differences in academic performance.
Sunset Heights School is the clear academic standout. In 2025–2026, 45% of students were proficient in math, 49% in reading, and 40% in science—well ahead of most nearby schools and slightly above the state in math and science. However, its scores declined from the previous year, so families may want to watch whether that drop is temporary. The two middle schools were closely matched overall: Pennichuck Middle School had slightly stronger math and reading results, while Fairgrounds Middle School was notably stronger in science and improved substantially in that subject.
Several elementary schools ranked near the bottom statewide. Dr. Norman W. Crisp School had the lowest results, with 17% proficiency in both math and reading, while Mt. Pleasant School, Ledge Street School, and Fairgrounds Elementary School also reported low scores. Across the area, reading was a particular concern, especially in the early grades. Brentwood Academy reported a 50% graduation rate, but its very small enrollment makes that figure difficult to compare with larger schools. Purple Panthers Preschool serves younger children and should be considered separately from the tested elementary schools.
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