Schools in Zip Code 03570

ZIP code 03570 has three public schools serving the full prekindergarten-through-12th-grade progression in the compact Berlin School District, with about 969 students across Berlin Elementary School, Berlin Middle School, and Berlin Senior High School.

Berlin Elementary School is the strongest of the three schools by statewide ranking and test performance. It ranks in the 17th percentile, compared with the middle school’s 7th percentile and the high school’s 4th percentile. Elementary students show 32% proficiency in mathematics, 40% in reading, and 24% in science. Fifth-grade reading is a notable bright spot: 59% of students are proficient, slightly above the New Hampshire average. Still, earlier elementary grades have substantial gaps, particularly in third-grade reading and mathematics. The school also has the highest enrollment and serves a larger share of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch than the other schools.

Berlin Middle School has consistently low results, with 20% proficiency in mathematics, 30% in reading, and 17% in science. Its performance is below district averages in all three subjects. Berlin Senior High School has the district’s weakest academic profile overall, especially in mathematics, where just 11% of students are proficient, but reading is a relative strength at 39%. Parents should also note the high school’s 78.3% graduation rate and 5.0% dropout rate, compared with statewide rates of 87.0% and 2.3%. Across the district, mathematics and science are the biggest academic priorities, while improving middle-school reading, supporting graduation, and building on elementary reading strengths are important next steps.