Serving 95 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tuftonboro Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuftonboro Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tuftonboro Central School's student population of 95 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Tuftonboro Central School ranks within the top 20% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuftonboro Central School is 0.17, 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
#47 out of 457 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
91%
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
25%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuftonboro Central School's ranking?
Tuftonboro Central School is ranked #47 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Tuftonboro Central School often compared to?
Tuftonboro Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moultonborough Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Tuftonboro Central School?
95 students attend Tuftonboro Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tuftonboro Central School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuftonboro Central School?
Tuftonboro Central School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tuftonboro Central School offer ?
Tuftonboro Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuftonboro Central School part of?
Tuftonboro Central School is part of Governor Wentworth Regional School District.
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