Newington Public School

133 Nimble Hill Rd.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Newington Public School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10% in NH
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newington Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Newington Public School's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
51 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Newington Public School ranks within the top 10% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newington Public School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#38 out of 457 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Newington Public School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newington Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newington Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
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7%
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Black
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2%
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White
94%
83%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Newington Public School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
19%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newington Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newington Public School's ranking?
Newington Public School is ranked #38 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Newington Public School?
51 students attend Newington Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Newington Public School students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newington Public School?
Newington Public School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newington Public School offer ?
Newington Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Newington Public School part of?
Newington Public School is part of Newington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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