For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 476 students in 03873, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 03873, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 03873, NH are Sandown Central School and Sandown North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03873 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03873, NH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03873, NH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandown Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
295 Main St.
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3648
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3648
Gr: PK-K | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Sandown North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Stagecoach Rd.
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
Gr: 1-5 | 322 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 03873, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in 03873, NH include Sandown Central School and Sandown North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 03873?
2 public schools are located in 03873.
What percentage of students in 03873 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 03873 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03873?
03873 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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