Summary:
ZIP code 03768, serving the Lyme area of New Hampshire, has one school—Lyme Elementary School—a small K–8 school with 187 students in the Lyme School District.
Lyme Elementary is a standout school with a consistent record of excellent performance. It ranked ninth out of 230 New Hampshire schools in 2025–2026, after ranking second in 2024–2025 and 17th in 2023–2024. It received five stars in each of those years, while the district ranked fifth out of 166 districts. The school reports a student–teacher ratio of 13.3 to 1, which suggests a relatively small learning environment, although this does not necessarily represent actual class sizes. The reported free- or reduced-price lunch rate was 2.14% in 2024–2025.
Academic results were well above state averages in every tested subject during 2025–2026: 89% of students were proficient in mathematics, compared with 44% statewide; 85% were proficient in reading, compared with 55%; and 78% were proficient in science, compared with 38%. Mathematics was especially consistent, with every tested grade between 77% and 100% proficiency. Eighth grade was a particular strength, reaching 93% in math, 100% in reading, and 89% in science. Fifth-grade reading and science were the main areas to monitor, at 71% and 59%, respectively, though both still exceeded state averages. Overall, math and science improved substantially from the prior year, while reading remained essentially stable. Because the school is relatively small, results can vary when only a few students affect a grade-level percentage, but the overall picture is one of exceptional and broad-based achievement.
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