For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,812 students in Laconia, NH (there are , serving 295 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Laconia, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Laconia, NH are Elm Street School, Pleasant Street School and Woodland Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laconia, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Laconia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Laconia, NH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Street School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Laconia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Gr: 9-13 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Laconia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Laconia, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Laconia, NH include Elm Street School, Pleasant Street School and Woodland Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laconia?
5 public schools are located in Laconia.
What percentage of students in Laconia go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Laconia are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laconia?
Laconia public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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