Top 5 Best Belknap County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,052 students in Belknap County, NH (there are 24 public schools, serving 8,033 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Belknap County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Belknap County, NH include Tilton School, Lakeland School and Sant Bani School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
63% of private schools in Belknap County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Top Ranked Belknap County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Tilton School
Tilton School Photo - Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 250 consists of day students and boarding students from 20 states and 17 countries. Although the Tilton Experience is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and try new things.
(1)
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
50 Church St
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3156
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Laconia Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1386 Meredith Center Rd
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3250
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
Lakeland School
Lakeland School Photo - Students enjoy a rock climbing field trip
40 Meredith Center Road
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5680
Grades: NS-8
| 37 students
New Hampton School
New Hampton School Photo - A spirited and supportive community.
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Sant Bani School
Sant Bani School Photo
19 Ashram Road
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 934-4240
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Heavenly Sonshine Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
49 Church St
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9804
Grades: PK-K
| 11 students
85 Zion Hill Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8340
Grades: 2-12
| 8 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Belknap County, New Hampshire

Belknap County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
87 Horne Road
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 524-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
523 W Main St
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7077
Grades: NS-1
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Belknap County, NH include Tilton School, Lakeland School and Sant Bani School.
How many private schools are located in Belknap County, NH?
8 private schools are located in Belknap County, NH.
How diverse are private schools in Belknap County, NH?
Belknap County, NH private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Belknap County, NH go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Belknap County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Belknap County, NH?
63% of private schools in Belknap County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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