For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,211 students in 03038, NH (there are 8 private schools, serving 3,412 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 03038, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in 03038, NH are South Range Elementary School, Derry Village School and Pinkerton Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03038 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03038, NH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03038, NH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Derry Village School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28 S. Main St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Pinkerton Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Pinkerton St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Gr: 9-13 | 3,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18 Dubeau Dr.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Eastgate Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
West Running Brook Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 W. Running Brook Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Next Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Grinnell School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Gr: PK | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
03038, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
37 Highland Ave
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Gr: 1-3 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 03038, NH?
The top ranked public schools in 03038, NH include South Range Elementary School, Derry Village School and Pinkerton Academy.
How many public schools are located in 03038?
10 public schools are located in 03038.
What percentage of students in 03038 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 03038 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03038?
03038 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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