For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 833 students in Laconia, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Laconia, NH are Elm Street School, Pleasant Street School and Woodland Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laconia, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Laconia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Laconia, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Street School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Laconia, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Laconia, NH include Elm Street School, Pleasant Street School and Woodland Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Laconia?
3 public preschools are located in Laconia.
What is the racial composition of students in Laconia?
Laconia public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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