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Best Andover Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 376 students in Andover, NH (there are 1 public school, serving 165 public students). 70% of all K-12 students in Andover, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private school in Andover, NH is Proctor Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Top-Ranked Andover Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
204 Main Street
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6641
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Andover)
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
376 Students
31,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
78 Teachers
3,207 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
22 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1242
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$69,700
$20,079
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$23,000
$19,502
Average Acceptance Rate
45%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$31.5 million
$56.14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
10 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
325 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
86%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
10,895 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
25 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Andover, NH?
The top-ranked private schools in Andover, NH is Proctor Academy.
How many private schools are located in Andover?
1 private schools are located in Andover.
What percentage of students in Andover go to private school?
70% of all K-12 students in Andover are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).

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