For the 2026 school year, there are 15 alternative private schools serving 1,897 students in New Hampshire.
The top-ranked alternative private schools in New Hampshire include Bethlehem Christian School, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Phillips Exeter Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
7% of alternative private schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked New Hampshire Alternative Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Gr: NS-12 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1858 Maple St
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Phillips Exeter Academy![Phillips Exeter Academy Photo - Exeter students live and learn all over the world by participating in 40 off-campus programs from Iceland (shown) to South Africa to Washington, DC.]( "Phillips Exeter Academy Photo - Exeter students live and learn all over the world by participating in 40 off-campus programs from Iceland (shown) to South Africa to Washington, DC.")
Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 student Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Camp E-toh-anee
All-boys | Alternative School
35 Eckerd Alley Way
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-8755
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-8755
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
The Dewey School
Alternative School
Po Box 155
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 731-8091
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 731-8091
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
East Side Learning Center
Alternative School
164 E Side Dr
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Enriched Learning Center
Alternative School
26 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
Gr: 4-12 | 13 students
Kids World Academy Of New Hampshire
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
15 Ermer Rd Units 102&103
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Nfi - Midway Shelter
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Gr: 7-11 | 17 students
Playmates Learning Center
Alternative School
56 North Road
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3128
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3128
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool
Alternative School
266 Upper Bay Rd
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 630-5450
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 630-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
Seedlings Early Learning Center
Alternative School
160 Main St
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-3381
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-3381
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Woodland Community School![Woodland Community School Photo]( "Woodland Community School Photo")
Alternative School
809 Brook Rd
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Tuition listed
Woodside School
Alternative School
114 S Fruit St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8418
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8418
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private schools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked 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?
15 alternative private schools are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are alternative private schools in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire alternative private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
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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