For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,890 students in 03842, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 305 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 03842, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 03842, NH are Adeline C. Marston School, Hampton Academy and Winnacunnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03842 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03842, NH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03842, NH Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adeline C. Marston School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Marston Way
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8708
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8708
Gr: 3-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hampton Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Academy Ave.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-2000
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Winnacunnet High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Alumni Dr.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3395
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3395
Gr: 9-13 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
53 Winnacunnet Rd.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Gr: PK-2 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 03842, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in 03842, NH include Adeline C. Marston School, Hampton Academy and Winnacunnet High School.
How many public schools are located in 03842?
4 public schools are located in 03842.
What percentage of students in 03842 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 03842 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03842?
03842 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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