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New Hampshire Alternative Private Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 alternative private schools serving 1,811 students in New Hampshire.

Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 57%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.

Affiliations: 7% of alternative private schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top schools: The alternative private schools in New Hampshire include Bethlehem Christian School, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Phillips Exeter Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 14
# Students Served: 1,811

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 14
# Students Served: 1,811

New Hampshire Alternative Private School Trends

Private Schools

1,811

Students

$25,689

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

46%

Students of Color

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in New Hampshire?

The alternative private schools in New Hampshire include Bethlehem Christian School, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Phillips Exeter Academy.

How many alternative private schools are located in New Hampshire?

14 alternative private schools are located in New Hampshire.

How diverse are alternative private schools in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire alternative private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 19%.

What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in New Hampshire?

7% of alternative private schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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