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Schools in Londonderry · Londonderry School District

Londonderry’s public schools outscore 66% of New Hampshire districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Londonderry, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Hampshire, not nationally.

#37of 126 New Hampshire townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 89% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 5 pts vs NH 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
45%
▲ 4 pts vs NH 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 5 pts vs NH 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.6K
▼ 7% vs NH $23.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.7
NH 11.2
Schools in town
8
3,950 students on the public path
In brief

Londonderry’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 113 New Hampshire towns with household incomes within a quarter of Londonderry’s, its schools beat 59%, lower than their 66% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 51% and 40% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,623 per student, against $23,296 across New Hampshire (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then three elementary, one middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Southern NH Montessori Academy (private) and Victory Baptist School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Londonderry’s grade

B Test scoresB+ Graduation

B+: better than 66% of New Hampshire school districts, #37 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Hampshire average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New Hampshire school districts we grade (172)Better than 66%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Hampshire towns with similar household incomes (113)Better than 59%
Towns in Rockingham County (34)Better than 44%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,982 test results and a graduating class of 375 could put Londonderry anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 89% of Londonderry’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,985 in math, 1,978 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Londonderry, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–KMoose Hill SchoolLondonderry School DistrictNo scores
1–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB to A−
6–8Londonderry Middle SchoolLondonderry School DistrictB−
9–12Londonderry Senior High SchoolLondonderry School DistrictA−

Londonderry’s public schools are run by Londonderry School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Londonderry School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 3,950 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 11.7 per teacher (NH 11.2)
$21,623NH $23,296 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 50.8% · 1978 students tested
Math45%
State average 40.5% · 1985 students tested

Londonderry vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Londonderry’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LondonderryB+Londonderry
WindhamAWindham
ManchesterD−Manchester
DerryCDerry
HudsonCHudson

Every school in Londonderry

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Hampshire’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Londonderryby address
Moose Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
343 students15:1Rate it →
Matthew Thornton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–5
B+
537 students11:1Rate it →
North Londonderry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–5
A−
451 students12:1Rate it →
South Londonderry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–5
B
412 students10:1Rate it →
Londonderry Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
918 students11:1Rate it →
Londonderry Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
1,289 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Southern NH Montessori Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–6
Private · Nonsectarian
80 students6:1Rate it →
Victory Baptist School
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
55 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about Londonderry’s schools

Are Londonderry’s schools good?

By New Hampshire’s own tests, yes: the public schools Londonderry children attend outscore 66% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #37 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Londonderry in?

Londonderry School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,950 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Londonderry kids go to high school?

Londonderry Senior High School, with 1,289 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Londonderry’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Londonderry School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.

How much does Londonderry spend per student?

$21,623 in Londonderry School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Londonderry?

Yes: Southern NH Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 80 students) and Victory Baptist School (religious, grades PK–12, 55 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Hampshire. Stars are from neighbors.