Pittsburg School District

21 Academy St.
Colebrook, NH 03576-1101
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pittsburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 79 students in Pittsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Pittsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
79 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pittsburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#122 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-39%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≤20%
36%
(21-22)
≥50%
88%
(2022-23)
47.7%
24.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.33

Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
2%
% White
92%
82%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $43,608 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,772 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,945 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$4 MM
$3,959 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$43,608
$24,192

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$43,772
$24,280

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Pittsburg School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburg School (High)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12 School St
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburg School Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12 School St
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District manages 2 public schools serving 79 students.
What is the rank of Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District is ranked #127 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg School District?
92% of Pittsburg School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Pittsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,772 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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