For the 2026-27 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 (2026-27)
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).
Recent Articles
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.