Summary:
ZIP code 03269 has one elementary school, Sanbornton Central School, serving students from kindergarten through Grade 4 in the Sanbornton area as part of the Winnisquam Regional School District. The school enrolls 177 students and has a 13.4-to-1 student-teacher ratio, offering a relatively small-school setting.
Sanbornton Central School stands out most for mathematics. In 2025–2026, 67% of students were proficient in math, compared with 46% across the district and 44% statewide. Results were especially strong in Grade 4, where 71% were proficient—13 percentage points above the district and 19 points above the state. Grade 3 math was also above both comparison averages. Reading performance was more mixed: the school’s overall rate of 53% was higher than the district’s 45% but slightly below the state’s 55%. Grade 4 reading was above both benchmarks, while Grade 3 reading was below both the district and state averages.
The school received a 4-star rating and ranked 65th out of 230 schools statewide, placing it around the 72nd percentile. This remains a strong position, although it was lower than its 49th-place ranking the previous year; the school still ranked better than it did in 2023–2024, when it placed 93rd and received 3 stars. Mathematics improved slightly year over year, from 65% to 67%, while reading declined from 59% to 53%. For families considering the area, the key strengths are strong math outcomes, particularly in Grade 4, and a favorable statewide standing. The main area to monitor is reading, especially Grade 3, where results suggest an opportunity for additional support.
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