Little Harbour School vs Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Harbour School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Little Harbour School Portsmouth, New Hampshire | Mary C. Dondero Elementary School Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 254 | #11 of 254 |
| National rank | #195 of 50,301 | #322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 325 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Harbour School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 92.7).
- •Little Harbour School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Little Harbour School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Little Harbour School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 13.7%).
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.6).
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 325.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Little Harbour School better than Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Little Harbour School ranks higher (93.9 vs 92.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Little Harbour School and Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Harbour School: 325. Mary C. Dondero Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Harbour School and Mary C. Dondero Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Little Harbour School is 6th of 254 and Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is 11th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).