For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,085 students in 03060, NH (there are 4 private schools, serving 862 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 03060, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 03060, NH are Sunset Heights School, Pennichuck Middle School and Fairgrounds Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03060 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03060, NH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03060, NH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Heights School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Osgood Rd.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3680
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3680
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Pennichuck Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-4140
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Fairgrounds Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27 Cleveland St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Fairgrounds Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Blanchard St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Pleasant School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Ledge Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 Ledge St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Arlington St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
55 Franklin Street
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Gr: PK | 38 students Minority enrollment: 37%
03060, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Gr: 9-11 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
117 Elm St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3900
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 03060, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in 03060, NH include Sunset Heights School, Pennichuck Middle School and Fairgrounds Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 03060?
9 public schools are located in 03060.
What percentage of students in 03060 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 03060 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03060?
03060 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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