For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,827 students in Laconia, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 303 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 Pleasant Street School, Elm Street School and Laconia High 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 24% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Laconia have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Laconia, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Laconia High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-13
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Laconia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Laconia, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Laconia, NH include Pleasant Street School, Elm Street School and Laconia High 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 17% (majority Hispanic).
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