Top 5 Best Strafford County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 1,497 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Strafford County, NH include My School, Portsmouth Christian Academy and St. Elizabeth Seton School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private elementary schools in Strafford County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Strafford County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
My School
Special Program Emphasis
(18)
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Grades: PK-2
| 80 students
Portsmouth Christian Academy
Portsmouth Christian Academy Photo - Our beautiful 50 acre campus sits along the Bellamy River in Dover, NH, a suburb an hour outside Boston.
(Christian)
(12)
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Grades: PK-12
| 604 students
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
(1)
16 Bridge St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4803
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
St. Mary Academy
(Catholic)
(2)
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Grades: PK-12
| 165 students
Barrington Village School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4 Commerce Way
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-3899
Grades: K-1
| 28 students
Cross Road Kindergarten & School
(Christian)
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Grades: K-3
| 30 students
Dover Children's Center
Special Program Emphasis
43 Back River Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-7637
Grades: PK-7
| 76 students
Monarch School of New England
Monarch School of New England Photo - At the Monarch School of New England, students are celebrated for their own unique strengths and abilities. Programs are highly individualized, to build upon what students CAN do.
Special Education School
(1)
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Strafford Learning Center - John Powers School
Special Education School
317 Main St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
Grades: 2-8
| 25 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Strafford County, New Hampshire

Strafford County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
37 Province Lane
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2660
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
17 Heaton Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-1151
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
12 Rocky Hill Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3043
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Strafford County, NH?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Strafford County, NH include My School, Portsmouth Christian Academy and St. Elizabeth Seton School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Strafford County, NH?
10 private elementary schools are located in Strafford County, NH.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Strafford County, NH?
Strafford County, NH private elementary schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Strafford County, NH?
60% of private elementary schools in Strafford County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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