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Amherst Private Schools

Private schools: Amherst has 4 private schools serving 303 students.
Tuition: Country Village Montessori School lists tuition of $10,800.
Grades served: Together, the schools serve pre-K to grade 12.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Amherst Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sunrise Children's Center
Sunrise Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 182 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
94 NH-101A
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 886-0110
(1)
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Map of Country Village Montessori School
Country Village Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
2 Overlook Dr
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
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Map of Kids Inn Early Learning Center
Kids Inn Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
67 State Route 101a
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-1199
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Map of The Rsec Academy
The Rsec Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
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Amherst, NH Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
303
Students
$10,800
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Amherst)
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
303 Students
31,847 Students
% Students of Color
5%
19%
0.35
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
705 Students
% Black Students
<1%
2%
# White Students
65 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
22%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
236 Students
10,776 Students
% of Others Students
78%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Average Class Size
13 students
12 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,800
$19,700
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Amherst, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Amherst, NH is Sunrise Children's Center.
How many private schools are located in Amherst?
4 private schools are located in Amherst.
What percentage of students in Amherst go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Amherst are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
Which private schools in Amherst are often viewed compared to one another?

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