Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0Windham’s public schools outscore 91% of New Hampshire districts
On the state math tests, 68% of Windham’s students scored proficient, above the New Hampshire average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Windham, 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.
From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% 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.
Windham’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 26 New Hampshire towns with household incomes within a quarter of Windham’s, its schools beat 81%, lower than their 91% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 73% and math 68% in spring 2022, against 51% and 40% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,152 per student, against $23,296 across New Hampshire (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Windham Middle School, then Windham High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Windham Academy Public Charter School and Crossing Life Academy (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.
What’s behind Windham’s grade
A: better than 91% of New Hampshire school districts, #5 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Hampshire average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Windham, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Windham
Golden Brook Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 1,113 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Windham
Golden Brook Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 1,113 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Windham
Golden Brook Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 1,113 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Windham
Golden Brook Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 1,113 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Windham
Golden Brook Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 1,113 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Windham
Golden Brook Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 1,113 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Windham
Windham Center School
Grades 5–6 · 426 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Windham
Windham Center School
Grades 5–6 · 426 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Windham
Windham Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 414 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Windham
Windham Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 414 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Windham
Windham High School
Grades 9–12 · 945 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Windham
Windham High School
Grades 9–12 · 945 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Windham
Windham High School
Grades 9–12 · 945 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Windham
Windham High School
Grades 9–12 · 945 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Windham’s public schools are run by Windham 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.
Well above the state in reading
Windham vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Windham’s borders.
Every school in Windham
6 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).
Questions about Windham’s schools
Are Windham’s schools good?
By New Hampshire’s own tests, yes: the public schools Windham children attend outscore 91% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #5 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Windham in?
Windham School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,898 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Windham kids go to high school?
Windham High School, with 945 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Windham’s graduation rate?
97% of the class of 2023 in Windham School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.
How much does Windham spend per student?
$19,152 in Windham School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Windham?
Yes: Crossing Life Academy (religious, grades K–4, 18 students). Windham also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Windham families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Windham → They have their own page.
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.