For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 870 students in 03042, NH (there are 2 private schools, serving 122 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 03042, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in 03042, NH are Epping Elementary School, Epping High School and Epping Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03042 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03042, NH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03042, NH Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Epping Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 Prospect St.
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-8018
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-8018
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Epping High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Academy St.
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-5472
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-5472
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Epping Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Prescott Rd.
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-2544
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-2544
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 03042, NH?
The top ranked public schools in 03042, NH include Epping Elementary School, Epping High School and Epping Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 03042?
3 public schools are located in 03042.
What percentage of students in 03042 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 03042 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03042?
03042 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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