Summary:
The 03458 zip code area in New Hampshire is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Contoocook Valley School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 96 out of 158 in the state with a 2-star rating, individual schools in the area demonstrate a range of performance levels.
Peterborough Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of New Hampshire elementary schools over the past 3 years with a 4-star rating. The school boasts strong test scores, with 60-61% of students proficient or better in math and 56-61% proficient or better in reading, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, South Meadow School and Conval Regional High School generally have test scores at or below the district and state averages.
Another notable school in the area is Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School, a public charter elementary school. While it has a lower 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, its test scores are generally on par with or better than the district and state averages, particularly in math. This suggests that the public charter school model can be effective in achieving strong academic results, even in a district that is otherwise underperforming.
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