Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, founded in 1867, is a comprehensive secondary institution offering the highest quality curriculum of studies to the residents of Northwood, Strafford, and surrounding towns.
Our educational programs and opportunities are accessible to both traditional and non-traditional learners, responsive to the diverse needs of an ever-changing community, and consistent with state and federal laws supporting the education of our youth.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,500
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Coe-brown Northwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1867
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
717 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Black Bear
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Garren Hillow, Class of 2006, entrepreneur and environmental advocate
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Coe-brown Northwood Academy cost?
Coe-brown Northwood Academy's tuition is approximately $8,500 for private students.
What schools are Coe-brown Northwood Academy often compared to?
Coe-brown Northwood Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Phillips Exeter Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Coe-brown Northwood Academy?
The acceptance rate of Coe-brown Northwood Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 73%.
Who are famous alumni from Coe-brown Northwood Academy?
Coe-brown Northwood Academy famous alumni include: Garren Hillow, Class of 2006, entrepreneur and environmental advocate.
What is Coe-brown Northwood Academy's ranking?
Coe-brown Northwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Coe-brown Northwood Academy?
The application deadline for Coe-brown Northwood Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
14.4 miles
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25 Columbus Ave
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
17.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
17.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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2 Fisk Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
18.3 miles
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325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
18.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Columbus Ave
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
17.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
17.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
2 Fisk Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
18.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 4 students
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(Episcopal)
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
18.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
17.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
2 Fisk Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
18.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 4 students
146 High St
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
21.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
1386 Meredith Center Rd
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3250
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3250
30.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
146 High St
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
21.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
1386 Meredith Center Rd
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3250
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3250
30.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
South Merrimack Christian Academy
(Christian)
517 Boston Post Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
33.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
222 Isaac Frye Hwy
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
39 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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Longview School
Special Education School
55 Reservation Road
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15 Stevens Lane
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5664
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5664
10.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Growing Places
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pinkham Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
M & C Children's Learning Place
Daycare / Preschool
205 Main St
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5336
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5336
11.5 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
12.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Longview School
Special Education School
55 Reservation Road
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15 Stevens Lane
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5664
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5664
10.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
12.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
14.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
12.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
16 Bridge St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4803
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4803
13.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 116 students
St. Charles School
Special Education School
19 Grant St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
13.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
Green Valley School
Montessori School
389 Pembroke St
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8550
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8550
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Tuition listed
Pine Haven Boys Center
All-boys | Special Education School
133 River Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7141
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7141
13.6 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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Growing Places
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pinkham Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
M & C Children's Learning Place
Daycare / Preschool
205 Main St
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5336
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5336
11.5 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
Live & Learn At Mastway
Daycare / Preschool
114 Mast Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
12.5 miles
Gr: K | 30 students
Raymond Village Kindergarten & Pre K
Daycare / Preschool
51 Main St
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-3139
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-3139
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
95 Charles St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-9333
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-9333
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Bedford High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47b Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
9539.7 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 1,358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47a Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
9539.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Mckelvie Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
9539.9 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Peter Woodbury School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
9540 miles
Gr: K-4 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
9540.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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