For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 195 students in Lyme, NH (there are , serving 128 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in Lyme, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public school in Lyme, NH is Lyme Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyme, NH public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lyme have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyme, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyme Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 Union Street
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-2125
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-2125
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lyme, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Lyme, NH include Lyme Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lyme?
1 public schools are located in Lyme.
What percentage of students in Lyme go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in Lyme are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyme?
Lyme public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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