2nd Nature Academy (SNA) Photo - 2nd Nature Academy includes early childhood through high school.

Best New Hampshire Alternative Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 alternative private preschools serving 701 students in New Hampshire.
The top ranked alternative private preschool in New Hampshire is 2nd Nature Academy (SNA).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private preschool average acceptance rate of 76%.

Top Ranked New Hampshire Alternative Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2nd Nature Academy (SNA)
2nd Nature Academy (SNA) Photo - 2nd Nature Academy includes early childhood through high school.
Alternative School
(16)
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Gr: NS-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Dewey School
Alternative School
Po Box 155
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
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Kids World Academy Of New Hampshire
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
The Learning Path Childcare Center & Kindergarten
Alternative School
(2)
15 Ermer Rd Units 102&103
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Playmates Learning Center
Alternative School
56 North Road
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
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
Seedlings Early Learning Center
Alternative School
160 Main St
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-3381
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Woodside School
Alternative School
114 S Fruit St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8418
Gr: PK-K | 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in New Hampshire is 2nd Nature Academy (SNA).
How many alternative private preschools are located in New Hampshire?
9 alternative private preschools are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire alternative private preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.

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