Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Epsom Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Epsom Central School serves the entire district of Epsom, NH, encompassing an area of 34.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being approximately 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Epsom Central School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Epsom Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Epsom Central School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
94%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Epsom Central School's ranking?
Epsom Central School is ranked #229 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Epsom Central School often compared to?
Epsom Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chichester Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Epsom Central School?
378 students attend Epsom Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Epsom Central School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Epsom Central School?
Epsom Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Epsom Central School offer ?
Epsom Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Epsom Central School part of?
Epsom Central School is part of Epsom School District.
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