Best 03054 New Hampshire Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,383 students in 03054, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 03054, NH are Reeds Ferry School, James Mastricola Elementary School and Thorntons Ferry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 03054 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 03054, NH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best 03054, NH Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reeds Ferry School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
James Mastricola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Thorntons Ferry School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 03054, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 03054, NH include Reeds Ferry School, James Mastricola Elementary School and Thorntons Ferry School.
How many public preschools are located in 03054?
3 public preschools are located in 03054.
What is the racial composition of students in 03054?
03054 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

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