Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ossipee Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ossipee Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ossipee Central School's student population of 294 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 18, 2026
School Mascot
Ossie The Wildcat
School Rankings
Ossipee Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ossipee Central School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
98%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ossie The Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ossipee Central School's ranking?
Ossipee Central School is ranked #382 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Ossipee Central School often compared to?
Ossipee Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Effingham Elementary School, Paul Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Ossipee Central School?
294 students attend Ossipee Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ossipee Central School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ossipee Central School?
Ossipee Central School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ossipee Central School offer ?
Ossipee Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ossipee Central School part of?
Ossipee Central School is part of Governor Wentworth Regional School District.
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