For the 2026 school year, there are 292 private schools serving 31,916 students in New Hampshire (there are 505 public schools, serving 164,943 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 $14,221 for elementary schools and $30,461 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire include St. Paul's School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Kimball Union Academy.
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
292 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
31,916 Students
5,709,689 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3,214 Teachers
507,979 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)
1233
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,992
$14,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,531
$1,161
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,502
$7,121
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$55.89 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
103 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,248 Students
265,309 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
834 Students
507,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
708 Students
417,213 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
16,763 Students
2,937,514 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
22,254 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
10,826 Students
1,473,704 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 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 St. Paul's School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Kimball Union Academy.
How many private schools are located in New Hampshire?
There are 292 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 $14,221 for elementary schools and $30,461 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, Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County vs. Keene Montessori School, Kids Inn Early Learning Center vs. Sunrise Children's Center
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