Best New Hampshire Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 292 private schools serving 28,015 students in New Hampshire (there are 496 public schools, serving 169,576 students). 14% of all K-12 students in New Hampshire are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).

The average private school tuition is $12,983 for elementary schools and $30,512 for high schools (view national tuition averages).

The best private schools in New Hampshire include Tilton School, North End Montessori School Llc and World Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 74% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 19% and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.

28% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Wolfeboro offers an excellent academic program for Middle, Upper, and ESL students. Guided by dedicated and seasoned private school faculty, the Wolfeboro curriculum includes additional emphasis on pre-prep goals, pre-college goals, and intensive ESL courses.

Tilton School Photo - Tilton School challenges students to embrace and navigate a world marked by diversity and change. Through the quality of human relationships, the Tilton School community cultivates in its students the curiosity, the skills, the knowledge and understanding, the character and the integrity requisite for the passionate pursuit of lifelong personal success and service.

North End Montessori School Llc Photo - The recently renovated 24, 000 sq ft building covers a full city block with a large playground and plenty of parking.

Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School

Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities provides specialized care and education for up to 26 children, birth through age 21, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home

Auburn Montessori School Photo - Auburn Montessori values outdoor education. Along with plenty of free play, we feature "Woodland Wednesdays" ; our outdoor classroom program. Trails, ponds, streams, farm animals, and our outdoor meeting space combine to allow children to become confident in self management, build motor skills, cognitive thinking, cooperation and leadership. Academic learning is achieved when the building blocks are in place.

Hampshire Country School Photo - Island Pond is regularly used for canoeing and fishing.

Mount Zion Christian Schools Photo - 2nd and 3rd grade class singing carols to their pen pals at the nursing home

The White Mountain School Photo - Is the classroom the only place in which to learn? We don't think so. WMS Students immerse themselves in a week-long, off-campus Field Course each semester. These unique experiences allow in-depth, academic exploration of a specific topic in an authentic setting. Each Course provides an incomparable opportunity for students to explore and develop interests and passions beyond the classroom.

Nashua Deerwood Dr. KinderCare Photo - Deerwood Drive KinderCare

2nd Nature Academy (SNA) Photo - Nature's Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy early childhood program is built on an emergent curriculum, following the child's lead and interests.

Tumbleweeds Child Care Inc Photo - Tumbleweeds Child Care

Dublin Christian Academy Photo - Once a dairy barn at Staghead Farm, our classroom building houses most academic classrooms for grades 1 through 12.

Proctor Academy Photo - A community built on authentic relationships.

Top Ranked New Hampshire Private Schools by County (2024)

County

# Schools

# Students

% of K-12 Students in Private Schools

Belknap County

1,052

12%

Carroll County

1,093

17%

Cheshire County

1,047

10%

Coos County

114

Grafton County

1,368

11%

Hillsborough County

104

9,795

15%

Merrimack County

3,101

15%

Rockingham County

6,650

14%

Strafford County

2,561

15%

Sullivan County

1,234

22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Hampshire?

The best private schools in New Hampshire include Tilton School, North End Montessori School Llc and World Academy.

How many private schools are located in New Hampshire?

292 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 $12,983 for elementary schools and $30,512 for high schools

How diverse are private schools in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire private schools are approximately 19% minority students (view national minority students).

What percentage of students in New Hampshire go to private school?

14% of all K-12 students in New Hampshire are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Hampshire?

28% of private schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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