Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Busche Academy
About the School
- Busche Academy in Chester, NH serves 24 students in grades 6 through 12 within a rural nonsectarian private school setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 5 total teachers supporting its co–ed middle and high school programs.
- Busche Academy has a diverse student body, with 87.5% of students identifying as students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for diversity.
- Tuition rates for this rural New Hampshire private school align with regional averages for secondary education.
- The school's enrollment size and rural location support a small community–focused learning environment for grades 6–12.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Busche Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Grade 10 has most students with 7, more than any other grade at Busche Academy.
Campus Size
70 acres
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Busche Academy?
The application deadline for Busche Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Busche Academy is Pinkerton Academy (5.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clubhouse Childcare Center (5.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chester Preschool (2.6 miles away)
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Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
465 Derry Road
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
4 Wilsons Crossing Rd
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 483-0200
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Partridge Lane
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
499 Main St
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6122
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
15 Stevens Lane
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5664
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
581 Bridge St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 668-2910
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
1E Commons Dr Unit 28
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 818-8613
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 7
320 East Road
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
465 Derry Road
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
4 Wilsons Crossing Rd
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 483-0200
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Partridge Lane
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
499 Main St
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6122
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chester Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22 Murphy Dr.
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-3621
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-3621
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Sandown North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Stagecoach Rd.
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 322 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Sandown Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
295 Main St.
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3648
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3648
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Eastgate Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
4.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Auburn Village School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Eaton Hill Rd.
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 483-2769
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 483-2769
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
School Reviews
5 1/31/2026
As a parent, I can't say enough good things about Busche Academy. From the moment our child enrolled, it was clear that this is a school that truly cares about the whole student - academically, emotionally, and socially. The staff is attentive, supportive, and deeply invested in each child's success.One thing that really stands out is the food. The meals are consistently well-prepared, nutritious, and thoughtfully planned, which gives us real peace of mind as parents. It's comforting to know our child is being well cared for throughout the day, including at mealtime.Communication with families is strong, the environment is welcoming, and the sense of community is genuine. Busche Academy feels like a place where students are encouraged to grow, feel safe, and thrive. We're very grateful to be part of this school.
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