Thornton Central School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

1886 NH Route 175, Thornton, NH

189 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
62%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 7:1 Teachers 24	Full Time Teachers 24
Teachers in First or Second Year 4.4%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

189:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.6%	Female 49.4%
White 91.3%	Hispanic 3.5%
Two or more races 2.9%	Black 1.2%
Native American 1.2%

School Rankings

#2 Best Public ES Teachers in New Hampshire

#2 Best Public MS Teachers in New Hampshire

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/24/2013

I have two kids at TCS. All of the teachers and specialist have worked with them on a personal level. I am very satisfied with the care and education they receive.

5.0 parent

1/13/2011

I have 2 children in this school and I must say the quality of the teachers are second to none - teachers that really care and know how to educate their students. Bravo to all the teachers (especially the middle school teachers). Great after school programs. The size of the classrooms are just right...

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New Hampshire Grafton County Thornton 03285

Thornton Central School is a public school for students in grades K-8 located at 1886 NH Route 175 in Thornton, in the Thornton neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 189 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Thornton Central School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $528,967. Discover additional schools in the area, like Campton Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Thornton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thornton Central School.

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