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Best New Hampshire Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 290 private schools serving 31,966 students in New Hampshire (there are 506 public schools, serving 163,071 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 $14,228 for elementary schools and $30,637 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire include Kimball Union Academy, St. Paul's School, and Phillips Exeter Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 73% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 18% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
27% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.

Overview

This State (NH)
US
# Schools
290 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
31,966 Students
5,699,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
34%

Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3,207 Teachers
507,930 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
22 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1242
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,079
$14,880
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,531
$1,138
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,502
$7,139
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$56.14 million
$61.68 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
103 Students
29,879 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,247 Students
265,082 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
833 Students
507,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
705 Students
416,670 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
16,749 Students
2,933,350 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
20,067 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
10,895 Students
1,471,873 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)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
8
1,073
12%
6
983
16%
16
1,094
11%
7
166
5%
16
1,258
10%
98
10,234
16%
27
3,411
17%
81
10,032
20%
22
2,470
15%
9
1,245
23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire include Kimball Union Academy, St. Paul's School, and Phillips Exeter Academy.
How many private schools are located in New Hampshire?
There are 290 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 $14,228 for elementary schools and $30,637 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?
27% of private schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.
Which private schools in New Hampshire are often viewed compared to one another?

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