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New Hampshire Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 2,071 students in New Hampshire.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Hampshire include Tilton School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Hampshire Country School.
These schools make up 2% of the 290 private schools in New Hampshire and 7% of its 31,847 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Hampshire (2026-27)

Map of Coe-brown Northwood Academy
Coe-brown Northwood Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 717 students
907 First Nh Tpke
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
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Hampshire Country School
Gr: 3-10 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
28 Patey Circle
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3325
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Phillips Exeter Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22
Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
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Tilton School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
(1)
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Children In Motion
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
274 County Farm Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 743-3312
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The Contoocook School
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
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Enriched Learning Center
Gr: 4-12 | 13 students
Alternative School
26 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Hampshire?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Hampshire include Tilton School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Hampshire Country School.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in New Hampshire?
7 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 19%.
7
Private Schools
2,071
Students
$60,499
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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