For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 506 students in 03851, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 03851, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 03851, NH are Nute High School, Milton Elementary School and Nute Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03851 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03851, NH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03851, NH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nute High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Gr: 9-13 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 School St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4539
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4539
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Nute Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 03851, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in 03851, NH include Nute High School, Milton Elementary School and Nute Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 03851?
3 public schools are located in 03851.
What percentage of students in 03851 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 03851 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03851?
03851 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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