For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,958 students in 03842, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 305 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 03842, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in 03842, NH are Adeline C. Marston School, Hampton Academy and Winnacunnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03842 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03842, NH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03842, NH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adeline C. Marston School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Marston Way
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8708
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8708
Grades: 3-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Academy Ave.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-2000
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Winnacunnet High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Alumni Dr.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3395
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3395
Grades: 9-13
| 1,054 students
Rank: n/an/a
53 Winnacunnet Rd.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Grades: PK-2
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 03842, NH?
The top ranked public schools in 03842, NH include Adeline C. Marston School, Hampton Academy and Winnacunnet High School.
How many public schools are located in 03842?
4 public schools are located in 03842.
What percentage of students in 03842 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 03842 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03842?
03842 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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