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Contoocook Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 55 students in Contoocook, NH, 6% of all K-12 students in Contoocook, NH are educated in private schools versus public 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 74%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Contoocook Private Schools (2026-27)

The Beech Hill School Photo
The Beech Hill School
Gr: 5-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
20 Beech Hill Rd.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 715-5129
(6)
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Map of The Contoocook School
The Contoocook School
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
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Contoocook, NH Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
55
Students
-51.3% (-58 students) 10-yr
$19,000
Avg. Tuition
+61.0% (+$7,200) 10-yr
8
Avg. Class Size
+60.0% (+3 students) 10-yr
5%
Students of Color
-28.6% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-50.0% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Contoocook)
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
55 Students
31,871 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202528111179
202428107172
20233198174
20223198185
20213195180
20202889171
20192890175
20182689172
20172495180
20161494178
20155789167
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% Students of Color
5%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20255%18%34%
20245%17%34%
20237%19%33%
20227%20%33%
20217%20%32%
20207%20%32%
201915%18%31%
20187%17%31%
201725%16%32%
20157%19%32%
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0.10
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.100.570.65
20240.100.570.65
20230.320.590.65
20220.320.580.64
20210.320.580.64
20200.320.580.64
20190.320.580.63
20180.320.580.63
20170.130.560.61
20160.130.560.61
20150.500.560.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20236%2%9%
20226%2%8%
20216%2%9%
20206%2%9%
20196%2%8%
20186%2%8%
20177%2%8%
20167%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
55 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
95%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202595%55%52%
202495%55%52%
202381%52%52%
202281%54%54%
202181%54%54%
202081%54%54%
201981%55%56%
201881%55%56%
201793%57%58%
201693%57%58%
201542%58%58%
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# 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
10,800 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
36%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202313%38%25%
202213%36%25%
202113%36%25%
202013%36%24%
201913%36%24%
201813%35%23%
201557%33%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20257:110:111:1
20247:110:111:1
20236:19:111:1
20225:110:111:1
20215:19:111:1
20205:110:112:1
20195:19:112:1
20184:19:112:1
20174:19:112:1
20165:19:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
54%

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

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202554%55%55%
202454%54%54%
202354%54%54%
202250%53%54%
202150%54%54%
202050%54%54%
201950%53%53%
201858%52%53%
201758%53%53%
201690%52%52%
201590%54%52%
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Average Class Size
8 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202581315
202481315
202381315
202281215
202181215
202081215
201981215
201871215
201771215
201651215
201551215
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,000
$20,197

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025$19,000$20,139$15,012
2024$19,000$21,871$13,254
2023$16,550$20,872$12,626
2022$16,550$20,506$12,187
2021$16,550$19,967$11,800
2020$15,900$19,393$11,512
2019$15,900$19,696$11,293
2018$15,500$18,759$11,017
2017$14,800$20,456$10,708
2016$11,800$20,286$10,356
2015$11,800$18,531$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$2,531

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025$325$2,531$1,152
2024$325$2,513$1,128
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Average % on Financial Aid
55%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202555%36%34%
202455%36%34%
202355%37%34%
202255%35%33%
202155%35%33%
202055%35%32%
201955%32%31%
201855%32%30%
201755%30%30%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
74%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearContoocook, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202590%72%81%
202490%74%85%
202390%74%85%
202290%74%85%
202190%74%85%
202090%75%85%
201990%75%85%
201890%76%85%
201790%76%85%
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Average Number of Sports
1 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Contoocook, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Contoocook, NH is The Beech Hill School.
How many private schools are located in Contoocook?
2 private schools are located in Contoocook.
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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