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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 03224

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Summary:

The 03224 zip code in New Hampshire is home to a single standout elementary school, Canterbury Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state and outperforms the Shaker Regional School District and the state of New Hampshire in key academic metrics.

Canterbury Elementary School boasts a statewide ranking of 29th out of 234 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and 27th out of 233 schools in the 2021-2022 school year, indicating its exceptional performance. The school's students excel in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency, surpassing both the district and state averages. Additionally, Canterbury Elementary School maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9 to 1, suggesting an efficient staffing model that contributes to its academic success.

While Canterbury Elementary School's student population is predominantly white at 96.55%, the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 13.79%, suggests that the school may serve a more affluent community. This demographic homogeneity and potential socioeconomic factors are important considerations for ensuring equity and addressing the diverse needs of all students in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)		NH SAS Reading (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	Total
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%)								(n/a)	79.0	64.0	79.0	71.0	$17,864

Cities Near Zip Code 03224

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Canterbury	0.24 mi	1
Concord	3.58 mi	10	82^nd
Penacook	4.61 mi	3	106^th
Loudon	5.76 mi	3	130^th
Northfield	6.52 mi	3	159^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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