For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,679 students in 03054, NH (there are 7 private schools, serving 591 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 03054, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in 03054, NH are Reeds Ferry School, James Mastricola Elementary School and James Mastricola Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03054 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03054, NH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03054, NH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeds Ferry School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Grades: PK-4
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
James Mastricola Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Grades: 5-6
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Merrimack High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 Mcelwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Grades: 9-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #55.
Thorntons Ferry School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Grades: PK-4
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
Merrimack Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Madeline Bennett Ln.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
Rank: #77.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 03054, NH?
The top ranked public schools in 03054, NH include Reeds Ferry School, James Mastricola Elementary School and James Mastricola Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 03054?
7 public schools are located in 03054.
What percentage of students in 03054 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 03054 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03054?
03054 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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