Best Public Schools in Zip Code 03870

Summary:

The 03870 zip code area is home to two exceptional schools - Rye Elementary School and Rye Junior High School, both part of the highly-ranked Rye School District. These schools consistently demonstrate outstanding academic performance, with Rye Elementary ranked #1 out of 237 New Hampshire elementary schools and Rye Junior High ranked #7 out of 130 middle schools in the state.

Rye Elementary School stands out with its exceptional test scores, with 85% of students proficient or better in math and 77% in reading. The school also boasts a very low free/reduced lunch rate of just 1.44% and an excellent student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1. Rye Junior High School also impresses with its strong test scores, with 71% of students proficient or better in math and 72% in reading, along with a low free/reduced lunch rate of 2.62% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1.

Both schools have consistently maintained their high rankings and ratings, with Rye Elementary School even improving its statewide ranking over the past few years. This consistent excellence suggests that the Rye School District is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students, with well-resourced programs and facilities that enable these schools to excel academically while also fostering a supportive learning environment.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)							NH SAS Reading (2025)							NH SAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Rye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	461 Sagamore Rd.	Rye	03870	Rockingham County	Rye School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-4731	211	22	9.6	1.4%	202 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	94.2	11^th of 224 public elementary schools	95.1%		95.1	4^th of 234 public elementary schools	98.3%	7	89.0	79.0					85.0	79.0	76.0					77.0				$38,135
Rye Junior High School	Public	5-8	501 Washington Rd.	Rye	03870	Rockingham County	Rye School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 964-5591	175	20	8.7	1.7%	163 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	85.7	13^th of 132 public middle schools	90.2%		89.5	7^th of 130 public middle schools	94.6%	6			71.0	67.0	63.0	86.0	71.0			86.0	74.0	65.0	67.0	72.0	66.0	53.0	59.0

Cities Near Zip Code 03870

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rye	0.54 mi	2	13^th
Portsmouth	2.14 mi	6	7^th
North Hampton	3.76 mi	1	11^th
Greenland	3.84 mi	1	27^th
New Castle	4.9 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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