Best Public Schools in Zip Code 03608

The 03608 zip code area is home to two schools - Walpole Elementary School and Walpole Primary School, both part of the Fall Mountain Regional School District. While the district as a whole is ranked in the middle of New Hampshire districts, Walpole Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 40 middle schools in the state.

Walpole Elementary School boasts higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in reading where 69-70% of students are proficient or better, compared to 53-56% for the district and state. The school also has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (27.35%) and a more favorable student-teacher ratio (9:1) than Walpole Primary School, suggesting a relatively more affluent student population and smaller class sizes. These factors likely contribute to Walpole Elementary's strong academic performance.

In contrast, Walpole Primary School, an elementary school, has lower test scores and a higher student-teacher ratio (11.3:1) compared to its counterpart. The free/reduced lunch rate at Walpole Primary (18.92%) is also lower than Walpole Elementary, indicating potential socioeconomic differences between the two school populations. While both schools are part of the same district, the data highlights Walpole Elementary as the standout performer in the 03608 zip code area.