Top Ranked Belknap County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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

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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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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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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 Elementary Schools (Closed)

Faith Christian Academy Of Belmont

Gr: PK-8 | 49 students

Christian

87 Horne Road

Belmont, NH 03220

(603) 524-3900

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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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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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

49 Teachers

1,512 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

8:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	11:1	8:1	11:1
2024	10:1	8:1	11:1
2023	9:1	9:1	11:1
2022	7:1	9:1	11:1
2021	10:1	9:1	11:1
2020	10:1	9:1	11:1
2019	10:1	8:1	11:1
2018	10:1	8:1	11:1
2017	8:1	8:1	11:1
2016	8:1	8:1	12:1
2015	7:1	8:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

73%

55%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	73%	55%	54%
2024	59%	54%	54%
2023	59%	53%	53%
2022	56%	52%	53%
2021	56%	53%	53%
2020	56%	53%	53%
2019	46%	51%	52%
2018	46%	49%	52%
2017	48%	50%	51%
2016	49%	49%	51%
2015	49%	53%	50%

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Average Class Size

12 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	12	12	16
2024	12	13	15
2023	12	12	15
2022	11	12	15
2021	11	12	15
2020	11	12	15
2019	11	12	15
2018	11	12	15
2017	9	12	15
2016	9	12	15
2015	9	12	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

7 courses

course

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	7	9	12
2018	8	8	10
2017	3	7	10
2016	3	7	9
2015	3	6	9

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Average SAT score

1160

(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,991

$14,132

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	$8,991	$14,218	$14,043
2024	$9,488	$14,906	$12,357
2023	$7,735	$12,983	$11,693
2022	$7,735	$11,825	$11,199
2021	$7,060	$11,320	$10,824
2020	$7,060	$11,001	$10,496
2019	$6,860	$11,166	$10,300
2018	$6,860	$10,834	$10,056
2017	$6,860	$11,662	$9,712
2016	$11,460	$11,799	$9,307
2015	$11,460	$11,531	$8,903

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Average % on Financial Aid

48%

34%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	48%	36%	34%
2024	48%	36%	33%
2023	48%	36%	33%
2022	48%	35%	32%
2021	51%	33%	32%
2020	51%	34%	31%
2019	51%	29%	30%
2018	51%	30%	29%
2017	38%	28%	29%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,500

Average Acceptance Rate

91%

83%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	91%	78%	81%
2024	87%	81%	85%
2023	87%	81%	85%
2022	87%	81%	85%
2021	87%	80%	86%
2020	87%	80%	86%
2019	87%	80%	85%
2018	87%	82%	85%
2017	87%	83%	86%
2016	90%	83%	85%
2015	90%	86%	86%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.52

0.55

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	0.52	0.55	0.64
2024	0.52	0.55	0.64
2023	0.53	0.55	0.63
2022	0.48	0.53	0.62
2021	0.52	0.53	0.62
2020	0.52	0.52	0.62
2019	0.54	0.50	0.61
2018	0.54	0.49	0.60
2017	0.53	0.46	0.59
2016	0.55	0.46	0.59
2015	0.55	0.44	0.58

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# American Indian Students

n/a

40 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

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Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2017	1%	1%	1%
2016	1%	1%	1%
2015	1%	1%	1%

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# Asian Students

9 Students

455 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	2%	4%	5%
2024	2%	4%	5%
2023	2%	4%	5%
2022	3%	6%	5%
2021	2%	6%	5%
2020	2%	5%	5%
2019	2%	5%	4%
2018	2%	5%	4%
2017	1%	4%	4%
2016	3%	4%	4%
2015	3%	4%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

4 Students

352 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	1%	3%	9%
2024	1%	3%	9%
2023	1%	2%	9%
2019	1%	3%	8%
2018	1%	3%	8%
2016	1%	3%	8%
2015	1%	3%	8%

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# Black Students

9 Students

311 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	2%	2%	8%
2024	2%	3%	8%
2023	1%	2%	8%
2022	1%	2%	7%
2021	1%	2%	8%
2020	1%	2%	8%
2019	1%	2%	8%
2018	1%	2%	8%
2017	2%	2%	7%
2016	2%	2%	8%
2015	2%	2%	8%

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# White Students

318 Students

7,509 Students

% White Students

60%

59%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	60%	59%	55%
2024	60%	60%	55%
2023	52%	60%	55%
2022	66%	63%	57%
2021	58%	64%	57%
2020	58%	65%	58%
2019	50%	67%	59%
2018	50%	68%	59%
2017	56%	71%	61%
2016	55%	71%	61%
2015	55%	73%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

7 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

192 Students

4,128 Students

% of Others Students

36%

32%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Belknap County Average	New Hampshire (NH) Average	National Average
2025	35%	32%	22%
2024	35%	30%	22%
2023	44%	32%	22%
2022	30%	27%	22%
2021	39%	26%	20%
2020	39%	24%	19%
2019	46%	22%	20%
2018	46%	21%	20%
2017	40%	19%	19%
2016	38%	19%	18%
2015	38%	17%	18%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

7 extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Belknap County, NH?

The private elementary schools in Belknap County, NH include Lakeland School, Sant Bani School, and Laconia Christian Academy.

How many private elementary schools are located in Belknap County?

4 private elementary schools are located in Belknap County.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Belknap County?

40% of private elementary schools in Belknap County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private elementary schools in Belknap County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Belknap County include: Holy Trinity School vs. Laconia Christian Academy, Laconia Christian Academy vs. Holy Trinity School

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Top Ranked Belknap County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

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Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

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