Summary:
ZIP code 03064 contains two elementary schools in Nashua, both serving kindergarten through Grade 5 and operating within the Nashua School District: Charlotte Ave Elementary School and Amherst Street School. Together, they enroll 652 students. The area offers a clear contrast in recent academic results, with Charlotte Ave performing substantially better than Amherst Street across nearly every reported measure.
Charlotte Ave Elementary School is the stronger-performing option in the ZIP code. It ranks 101st out of 230 New Hampshire elementary schools, placing it near the statewide midpoint. In 2025–2026, proficiency was 51% in math, 61% in reading, and 33% in science. Math and reading results were above both district and state averages, while science was a relative weakness. Reading performance improved by grade, reaching 70% proficiency in Grade 5. The school has a lower reported student-teacher ratio than Amherst Street, at 11.6:1, and its 27.07% free/reduced-price lunch rate indicates a different student population profile. Its recent ranking remains comparatively solid, although test results declined modestly from the previous year.
Amherst Street School faces considerably greater academic challenges. It ranks 223rd out of 230 schools, in the state’s bottom few percent. Its 2025–2026 proficiency rates were 15% in math, 31% in reading, and 21% in science—below both district and state averages in every subject. Mathematics is the most urgent concern, with no improvement from the prior year. Reading increased slightly, but remains well below state levels. Amherst Street also reports a higher student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 and a 66.55% free/reduced-price lunch rate, an important socioeconomic context when comparing outcomes. Families prioritizing recent academic performance will find Charlotte Ave to be the clear standout, while Amherst Street’s results suggest a need to examine available academic supports, especially in math and science.
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