For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,335 students in 03878, NH (there are , serving 288 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 03878, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in 03878, NH are Somersworth High School, Maple Wood Elementary School and Somersworth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03878 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03878, NH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03878, NH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somersworth High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Wood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
184 Maple Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Somersworth Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: PK-2
| 329 students
03878, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17 Grand St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: 1-4
| 143 students
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
184 Maple St.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 03878, NH?
The top ranked public schools in 03878, NH include Somersworth High School, Maple Wood Elementary School and Somersworth Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 03878?
4 public schools are located in 03878.
What percentage of students in 03878 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 03878 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03878?
03878 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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