For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,085 students in 03060, NH (there are , serving 862 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 03060, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in 03060, NH are Sunset Heights School, Pennichuck Middle School and Fairgrounds Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03060 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03060, NH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03060, NH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Heights School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Osgood Rd.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3680
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3680
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Pennichuck Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-4140
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Fairgrounds Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27 Cleveland St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Fairgrounds Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Blanchard St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Pleasant School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Ledge Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 Ledge St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Arlington St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
55 Franklin Street
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Gr: PK | 38 students Minority enrollment: 37%
03060, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Gr: 9-11 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
117 Elm St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3900
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 03060, NH?
The top ranked public schools in 03060, NH include Sunset Heights School, Pennichuck Middle School and Fairgrounds Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 03060?
9 public schools are located in 03060.
What percentage of students in 03060 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 03060 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03060?
03060 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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