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New Hampshire Alternative Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 alternative private high schools serving 1,335 students in New Hampshire.

The average acceptance rate is 46%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private high school average acceptance rate of 71%.

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

These schools make up 6% of the 78 private schools in New Hampshire and 9% of its 15,407 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 5
# Students Served: 1,335
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
% Students of Color: 48%
Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 5
# Students Served: 1,335
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
% Students of Color: 48%
Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How many alternative private high schools are located in New Hampshire?

5 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 19%.

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