For the 2026 school year, there are 290 private schools serving 31,924 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 $14,231 for elementary schools and $30,728 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire include Holderness School, Kimball Union Academy, and St. Paul's School.
The average acceptance rate is 73% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 18% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (NH)
US
# Schools
290 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
31,924 Students
5,693,709 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3,207 Teachers
507,994 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
$20,126
$14,913
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,531
$1,146
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,502
$7,191
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$56.14 million
$62.25 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
103 Students
29,825 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,247 Students
264,979 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
833 Students
507,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
705 Students
416,385 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
16,749 Students
2,931,618 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
20,066 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
10,853 Students
1,471,670 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)
Popular cities: Manchester (27 schools), Nashua (21 schools), Concord (13 schools), Salem (10 schools), Bedford (9 schools).
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown (2 schools), Notre Dame (2 schools), Rimmon Heights (2 schools), East Hampstead (1 schools), South Hooksett (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire include Holderness School, Kimball Union Academy, and St. Paul's 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 $14,231 for elementary schools and $30,728 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?
Which private schools in New Hampshire are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in New Hampshire include: Keene Montessori School vs. Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County, Live & Learn At Mastway vs. Growing Places, Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County vs. Keene Montessori School
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