Piermont Village School

Piermont Village School is a public elementary school in Piermont, New Hampshire, serving about 58 students in grades PK through 8. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, nearly every student gets consistent, direct attention from staff — a structural advantage that shows up clearly in academic outcomes. The numbers behind this school are striking.

Piermont Village earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, rated Exceptional across academics and growth. It ranks 8th out of 480 public schools statewide and outperforms 98% of schools across New Hampshire — a result that holds whether measured against all public schools or specifically against the 280 elementary schools in the state, where it again lands at number 8. Strong growth scores matter as much as raw achievement here.

Growth measures how much students improve year over year, independent of where they start. Piermont Village scores 9.5 in both categories, meaning students arrive and advance. For families weighing small-town rural schools against larger district options, this data point directly addresses a common concern: size and location do not limit outcomes here.

The school's performance record puts it among the most effective public elementary programs in New Hampshire by any comparative measure available.

With an enrollment of 58 students, Piermont Village School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, Piermont Village School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Piermont Village School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.