Laconia School District
School District · Laconia, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,025
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,025
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating Laconia School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Laconia School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Laconia High School
Laconia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Street School
Laconia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
Laconia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#78 of 89
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,025
$357 vs New Hampshire median
District size
1,824 students
Larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Laconia School District ranks #78 of 89 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Laconia School District's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Laconia High School (5.2/10), Pleasant Street School (5.2/10), and Woodland Heights Elementary School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Laconia School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laconia High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant Street School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Woodland Heights Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Laconia Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Elm Street School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Laconia School District
Laconia School District is a Laconia, New Hampshire school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,824 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $22,025 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Laconia School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Laconia High School, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, Laconia School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Laconia School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Laconia School District with test data.
Schools in Laconia School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Laconia
- Total Enrollment
- 1,824
- Teachers (FTE)
- 166
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laconia School District?
Laconia School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Laconia School District?
The average composite rating for Laconia School District is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Laconia School District?
Laconia School District spends $22,025 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laconia School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Laconia School District is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Laconia School District?
Laconia High School is the highest-rated school in Laconia School District with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in Laconia School District?
Across schools in Laconia School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Laconia School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Laconia School District has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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