Reeds Ferry School

15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Reeds Ferry School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in NH
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Reeds Ferry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Reeds Ferry School's student population of 504 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

Reeds Ferry School ranks within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reeds Ferry School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#110 out of 455 schools
(Top 30%)
55-59%
42%
55-59%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
80%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
(22-23)
11.3%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reeds Ferry School's ranking?
Reeds Ferry School is ranked #110 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Reeds Ferry School often compared to?
Reeds Ferry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Mastricola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Reeds Ferry School?
504 students attend Reeds Ferry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Reeds Ferry School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reeds Ferry School?
Reeds Ferry School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Reeds Ferry School offer ?
Reeds Ferry School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reeds Ferry School part of?
Reeds Ferry School is part of Merrimack School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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