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Best Schools in Laconia, NH
Laconia, NH has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,088 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Laconia exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laconia, NH
The top high schools in Laconia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 499 Students
2. Winnisquam Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 421 Students
3. Laconia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laconia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 590 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laconia, NH
The top middle schools in Laconia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Winnisquam Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students
3. Laconia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laconia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laconia, NH
The top elementary schools in Laconia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 322 Students
2. Sanbornton Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 177 Students
3. Elm Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laconia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
4. Pleasant Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laconia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
5. Woodland Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laconia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laconia, NH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laconia, NH has a total population of 16,346 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laconia, NH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Laconia, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laconia, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laconia, NH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Laconia, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Laconia, NH
How many schools are in Laconia, NH?
Laconia, NH has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,088 students in total.
How do schools in Laconia perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Laconia score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Laconia exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laconia?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Laconia
5 of 5 schools in Laconia carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Laconia. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.