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Belknap County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,073 students in Belknap County, NH (there are 26 public schools, serving 7,934 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
38% of private schools in Belknap County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,073
  • Average Tuition: $31,441
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Belknap County, NH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,073
  • Average Tuition: $31,441
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Belknap County, NH School Trends

Top Ranked Belknap County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Laconia Christian Academy
Laconia Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1386 Meredith Center Rd
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3250
(2)
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Lakeland School Photo
Lakeland School
Gr: NS-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
40 Meredith Center Road
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5680
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New Hampton School Photo
New Hampton School
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
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Sant Bani School Photo
Sant Bani School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
19 Ashram Road
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 934-4240
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Tilton School Photo
Tilton School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
(1)
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Map of Heavenly Sonshine Preschool
Heavenly Sonshine Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
49 Church St
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9804
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Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
19 Gilford Ave
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 759-3046
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Belknap County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Faith Christian Academy Of Belmont
Faith Christian Academy Of Belmont
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students
Christian
87 Horne Road
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 524-3900
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Map of Lakes Region Christian School
Lakes Region Christian School
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
85 Zion Hill Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8340
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Map of Whole Child Center
Whole Child Center
Gr: NS-1 | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
523 W Main St
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7077
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Overview

Category
This State (NH)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,073 Students
31,847 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
155 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
22 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1242

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,441
$19,700
Average % on Financial Aid
49%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$19,290
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
77%
Average Endowment Size
$25 million
$59.12 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
31 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
<1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
38 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
775 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
71%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
200 Students
10,776 Students
% of Others Students
18%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Belknap County, NH include Tilton School, Laconia Christian Academy, and Sant Bani School.
How many private schools are located in Belknap County?
7 private schools are located in Belknap County.
How diverse are private schools in Belknap County?
Belknap County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Belknap County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Belknap County are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Belknap County?
38% of private schools in Belknap County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Belknap County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Belknap County include: Holy Trinity School vs. Laconia Christian Academy, Laconia Christian Academy vs. Holy Trinity School

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