Summary:
ZIP code 03855 has one elementary school, New Durham Elementary School, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the New Durham area. The school enrolls 144 students and is part of the Governor Wentworth Regional School District. Because it is the only elementary school in the ZIP code, families cannot compare local schools directly, but they can review the school’s results against district and statewide averages.
New Durham Elementary showed a strong rebound in 2025–2026. Its statewide ranking improved from 111th of 224 schools, or the 50th percentile, to 72nd of 230 schools, or the 69th percentile. Students outperformed both district and state averages in all-grade mathematics, reading, and science. Mathematics was the strongest overall subject, with 60% of students proficient compared with 43% in the district and 44% statewide. Science also improved substantially, rising from 25% to 43% proficient in one year. Reading was steady at 57% proficient, slightly above both the district and state.
The school’s strongest grade-level results were in sixth grade, where 80% of students were proficient in reading and 76% in mathematics. Fourth-grade mathematics was also strong at 67%. The main areas for attention are fourth-grade reading, at 38% proficient compared with 52% statewide, and fifth-grade mathematics, at 39% compared with 43% statewide. The school’s 8.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio may support small groups and individualized help. Parents should also keep in mind that a school of 144 students may have small grade-level cohorts, so results can change noticeably from year to year. Overall, the data presents New Durham Elementary as a small school with improving performance, strong sixth-grade outcomes, and targeted academic needs in particular grades.
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