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Best New Hampshire Alternative Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 alternative private high schools serving 1,357 students in New Hampshire.

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

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 (2026-27)

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

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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

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

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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

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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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New Hampshire Alternative Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

1,357

Students

$31,086

Avg. Tuition

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

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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