Best Laconia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,812 students in Laconia, NH (there are 2 private schools, serving 295 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Laconia, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).

The top-ranked public schools in Laconia, NH are Elm Street School, Pleasant Street School and Woodland Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Laconia, NH public schools have an score of 29% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Laconia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Laconia, NH (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Elm Street School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
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478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113

Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Pleasant Street School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168

Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #33.

Woodland Heights Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733

Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #44.

Laconia High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
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345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350

Gr: 9-13 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #55.

Laconia Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
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150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632

Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Laconia, NH?

The top-ranked public schools in Laconia, NH include Elm Street School, Pleasant Street School and Woodland Heights Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Laconia?

5 public schools are located in Laconia.

What percentage of students in Laconia go to public school?

86% of all K-12 students in Laconia are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).

What is the racial composition of students in Laconia?

Laconia public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).