For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,552 students in 03079, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 03079, NH are North Salem Elementary School, The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School and William E. Lancaster School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 03079 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 03079, NH have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03079, NH ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Zion Hill Rd.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7062
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7062
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
William E. Lancaster School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 Millville St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7059
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7059
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
William T. Barron Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Butler St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7067
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7067
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7051
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7051
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Woodbury School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7055
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7055
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Dr. L. F. Soule School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
173 South Policy St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7053
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7053
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
03079, New Hampshire ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24 School St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Gr: 1-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 03079, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 03079, NH include North Salem Elementary School, The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School and William E. Lancaster School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 03079?
7 public elementary schools are located in 03079.
What is the racial composition of students in 03079?
03079 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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