Newington Public School

133 Nimble Hill Rd.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Top 10%
Serving 43 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 42%). 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 6:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 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 43 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
43 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Year Founded
2024
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School Motto
To endeavor to meet the needs of students of various levels of potential and ability in order to develop in those students academic and social skills, confidence, flexibility, and independence of thought and action.

School Rankings

Newington Public School ranks within the top 10% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newington Public School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#38 out of 455 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-79%
42%
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60-79%
51%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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White
96%
82%
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.08
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(22-23)
7%
24.8%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
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 455 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 42% 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?
43 students attend Newington Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Newington Public School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 6:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newington Public School part of?
Newington Public School is part of Newington School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 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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