Schools in Zip Code 03812

ZIP code 03812 has one listed public school, Josiah Bartlett Elementary School, a small Pre-K–8 school serving the Bartlett area through middle school grades; there is no separately listed middle or high school in the ZIP code. The school enrolls 165 students and has a low 9.7-to-1 student-teacher ratio. It is part of the Bartlett School District, which ranks 135th of 166 New Hampshire districts, placing it at the 19th percentile.

For parents, the school’s academic results are mixed and vary considerably by grade. In 2025–2026, overall proficiency was 39% in mathematics, 46% in reading, and 42% in science. Compared with New Hampshire averages, the school was 5 points lower in math and 9 points lower in reading, but 4 points higher in science. Seventh grade was the standout: 52% of students were proficient in math and 62% in reading, both above state averages. The strongest priorities appear to be fourth- and sixth-grade math, where proficiency was 28% and 21%, respectively, as well as fourth- and eighth-grade reading, at 33% and 39%.

The school’s 1-star rating and 19th-percentile statewide position indicate that its overall performance is below that of most New Hampshire schools, although its percentile improved from 14th in 2024–2025. Mathematics and science improved substantially year over year, rising 11 and 13 percentage points, while reading remained nearly unchanged. Science was a relative strength overall, but eighth-grade science proficiency was only 26%, suggesting that results are uneven across grades. Because this is a small school, year-to-year percentages can shift noticeably based on individual student cohorts. Families considering the area should focus on the school’s small setting and low student-teacher ratio while also asking about reading support, math interventions, and the transition into the middle grades.