Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Child Study & Development Center
About the School
- Child Study & Development Center in Durham, NH is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving kindergarten students in a suburban community.
- Founded in 1866, the school is one of the oldest private early learning programs in the state of New Hampshire.
- The center enrolls 62 students with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, supported by three teaching staff members.
- Approximately 10% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- The school holds membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and other educational associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Child Study & Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1866
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 18%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Child Study & Development Center's ranking?
Child Study & Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Child Study & Development Center?
The application deadline for Child Study & Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Child Study & Development Center is Portsmouth Christian Academy (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cross Road Kindergarten & School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Live & Learn At Mastway (2.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
114 Mast Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pinkham Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
Christian
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Simons Ln
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
197 Dover Point Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3206
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Sports: 5
Christian
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-12
Special Education School
215 Commerce Way, Suite 300
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
Christian
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
114 Mast Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pinkham Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Simons Ln
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
9529.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Grinnell School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
9529.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
9529.8 miles
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
9529.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Next Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
9529.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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