Best New Hampshire Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 290 private schools serving 31,871 students in New Hampshire, versus 506 public schools serving 163,071 students (16% of K-12 students attend private schools, vs. national average 10%).
The average private school tuition is $14,307 for elementary schools and $30,779 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
27% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 290
  • # Students Served: 31,871
  • Average Tuition: $20,174
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View New Hampshire School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 290
  • # Students Served: 31,871
  • Average Tuition: $20,174
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View New Hampshire School Trends

Top Ranked New Hampshire Private Schools (2026-27)

The Derryfield School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 50
2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
North End Montessori School Llc Photo
Gr: NS-4 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
698 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
(7)
World Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 508 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
138 Spit Brook Road
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 888-1982
(9)
2nd Nature Academy (SNA) Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Alternative School
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
(16)
Bedford KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 239 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Upjohn St
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 621-7485
The Beech Hill School Photo
Gr: 5-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
20 Beech Hill Rd.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 715-5129
(6)
Bishop Brady High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
25 Columbus Ave
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
(1)
Bishop Guertin High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23
Catholic
194 Lund Road
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 889-4107
(1)
Brewster Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 17
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Gr: 6-9 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 18
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548

New Hampshire Private School Trends (10-Year)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire include St. Paul's School, Kimball Union Academy, and Dublin School.
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 $14,307 for elementary schools and $30,779 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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