For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 400 students in 03870, NH (there are , serving 162 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 03870, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 03870, NH are Rye Elementary School and Rye Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03870 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03870, NH have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03870, NH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rye Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Rye Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-5591
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-5591
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 03870, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in 03870, NH include Rye Elementary School and Rye Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 03870?
2 public schools are located in 03870.
What percentage of students in 03870 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 03870 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03870?
03870 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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