Public schools in Laconia, NH
5 open public schools with an address in Laconia, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,808
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
New Hampshire median 11:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Laconia public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Laconia, NH: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,808 students, an average of 362 per school. The largest campus is Laconia High School (562 students), and the largest elementary school is Woodland Heights Elementary School (318).
Every listed school belongs to Laconia School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 42% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Laconia
Elementary schools in Laconia
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street School Laconia School District | PK–05 | 259 | 11.3:1 | |
| Pleasant Street School Laconia School District | PK–05 | 255 | 11.1:1 | |
| Woodland Heights Elementary School Laconia School District | PK–05 | 318 | 11:1 |
Middle schools in Laconia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia Middle School Laconia School District | 06–08 | 414 | 11.2:1 |
High schools in Laconia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia High School Laconia School District | 09–12 | 562 | 10:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.4%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black2.4%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Laconia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,808 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Laconia
How many public schools are in Laconia, NH?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Laconia: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,808 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Laconia?
All listed public schools with an address in Laconia belong to Laconia School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Laconia?
Laconia High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Laconia, with 562 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Laconia?
No school with an address in Laconia is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Hampshire.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Laconia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Laconia public schools is 11.1:1, similar to the New Hampshire school median of 11:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Laconia guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Hampshire cities