For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 173 students in Thornton, NH.
The top ranked public school in Thornton, NH is Thornton Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornton, NH public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Schools in Thornton, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thornton Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1886 Nh Rte. 175
Thornton, NH 03285
(603) 726-8904
Thornton, NH 03285
(603) 726-8904
Gr: K-8 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thornton, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Thornton, NH include Thornton Central School.
How many public schools are located in Thornton?
1 public schools are located in Thornton.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton?
Thornton 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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