For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 55 students in Contoocook, NH (there are 4 public schools, serving 937 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Contoocook, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
Private Schools in Contoocook, NH (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Beech Hill Rd.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 715-5129
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 715-5129
Gr: 5-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
The Contoocook School
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Contoocook)
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
55 Students
31,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
18%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
3,207 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
55%
Average Class Size
8 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,000
$20,079
Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$2,531
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
73%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
55 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
95%
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 Sports
1 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Contoocook, NH?
2 private schools are located in Contoocook, NH.
What percentage of students in Contoocook go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Contoocook are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
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