For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 832 students in 03246, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 03246, 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.
Public preschools in zipcode 03246 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 03246, NH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03246, NH Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Street School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 03246, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 03246, NH include Elm Street School, Pleasant Street School and Woodland Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 03246?
3 public preschools are located in 03246.
What is the racial composition of students in 03246?
03246 public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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