For the 2026 school year, there are 291 private schools serving 31,853 students in New Hampshire (there are 505 public schools, serving 164,943 students). 16% of all K-12 students in New Hampshire attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $14,218 for elementary schools and $30,457 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire include Holderness School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and St. Paul's School.
The average acceptance rate is 72% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 18% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (NH)
US
# Schools
291 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
31,853 Students
5,709,187 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3,214 Teachers
507,757 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1242
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,139
$15,012
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,531
$1,152
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,502
$7,073
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$55.26 million
$60.79 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
103 Students
30,181 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,248 Students
265,374 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
834 Students
508,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
708 Students
417,245 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
16,763 Students
2,938,314 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
22,255 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
10,763 Students
1,471,961 Students
% of Others Students
36%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked New Hampshire Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown (2 schools), Notre Dame (2 schools), Rimmon Heights (2 schools), East Hampstead (1 schools), South Hooksett (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire include Holderness School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and St. Paul's School.
How many private schools are located in New Hampshire?
There are 291 private schools are located in New Hampshire.
How much do private schools cost in New Hampshire?
The average private school tuition in New Hampshire is $14,218 for elementary schools and $30,457 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New Hampshire?
Approximately 18% of students in New Hampshire private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in New Hampshire go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in New Hampshire attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Hampshire?
Which private schools in New Hampshire are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in New Hampshire include: Keene Montessori School vs. Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County, Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County vs. Keene Montessori School, Kids Inn Early Learning Center vs. Sunrise Children's Center
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