For the 2025-26 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, Bethlehem Christian School, and 2nd Nature Academy (SNA).
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private high school average acceptance rate of 70%.
17% of alternative private high schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top Ranked New Hampshire Alternative Private High Schools (2025-26)
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
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
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
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, Bethlehem Christian School, and 2nd Nature Academy (SNA).
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 43% 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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