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New Hampshire Alternative Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 alternative private high schools serving 1,357 students in New Hampshire.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in New Hampshire include Phillips Exeter Academy, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Bethlehem Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 57%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private high school average acceptance rate of 74%.
17% of alternative private high schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,357

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,357

Top Ranked New Hampshire Alternative Private High Schools (2026-27)

2nd Nature Academy (SNA) Photo
2nd Nature Academy (SNA)
Gr: NS-12 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Alternative School
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
(16)
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Bethlehem Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1858 Maple St
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
(1)
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Phillips Exeter Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22
Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
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Camp E-toh-anee
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
All-boys | Alternative School
35 Eckerd Alley Way
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-8755
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Enriched Learning Center
Gr: 4-12 | 13 students
Alternative School
26 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
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Nfi - Midway Shelter
Gr: 7-11 | 17 students
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
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6
Private Schools
1,357
Students
$31,086
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
48%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in New Hampshire include Phillips Exeter Academy, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Bethlehem Christian School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in New Hampshire?
6 alternative private high schools are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire alternative private high schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in New Hampshire?
17% of alternative private high schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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