For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 50 students in Candia, NH (there are 1 public school, serving 272 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Candia, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private schools in Candia, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Candia, NH (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 Stevens Lane
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5664
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5664
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
M & C Children's Learning Place
Daycare / Preschool
205 Main St
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5336
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5336
Gr: K | 10 students
Overview
This Town (Candia)
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
50 Students
31,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
18%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
3,207 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,450
$20,079
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
73%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
41 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
77%
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
7 Students
10,895 Students
% of Others Students
13%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
21 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Candia, NH?
2 private schools are located in Candia, NH.
What percentage of students in Candia go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Candia are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Candia?
50% of private schools in Candia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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