Laconia School District

39 Harvard Street
Laconia, NH 03247-0309
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Laconia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,812 students in Laconia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Laconia School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
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).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
5 Schools
505 Schools
# Students
1,812 Students
164,943 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
14,392 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Laconia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 188 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#165 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
42%
34%
51%
24%
36%
82%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
87%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,607 is higher than the state median of $22,103. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,132 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,607
$22,103
Spending / Student
$21,132
$21,321

Best Laconia School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Street School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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

How many schools belong to Laconia School District?
Laconia School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,812 students.
What is the rank of Laconia School District?
Laconia School District is ranked #164 out of 188 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laconia School District?
87% of Laconia School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laconia School District?
Laconia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Laconia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,132 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 1,812 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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