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Best Coos County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 166 students in Coos County, NH (there are 22 public schools, serving 3,359 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
29% of private schools in Coos County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Coos County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Easterseals Lancaster School
Easterseals Lancaster School
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
525 Prospect St
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
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Map of Camp E-toh-anee
Camp E-toh-anee
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
All-boys | Alternative School
35 Eckerd Alley Way
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-8755
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Map of Enriched Learning Center
Enriched Learning Center
Gr: 4-12 | 13 students
Alternative School
26 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
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Map of Nfi North Country Shelter
Nfi North Country Shelter
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students
Special Education School
US-2 & Davenport Rd
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-7161
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Map of Sunnybrook Montessori School
Sunnybrook Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
142B Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-3884
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Map of Unity Christian School
Unity Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 20 students
Christian
593 Sullivan St
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 915-0484
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Coos County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Davenport School
Davenport School
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
All-girls | Special Education School
30 Davenport Rd
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-4328
(1)
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Map of Kid's Connections
Kid's Connections
Gr: K-5 | 10 students
18 Meadows Road
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-4324
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Map of St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Catholic
140 Blanchard Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-7413
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Overview

Category
This State (NH)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCoos County Total Schools
20257
20248
20237
20226
20216
20208
20199
201810
20178
20168
20157
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# Students
166 Students
31,871 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCoos County AverageNew Hampshire (NH) AverageNational Average
202524111179
202422107172
20231698174
20221598185
20211595180
20201789171
20191690175
20181689172
20171895180
20161894178
20151889167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCoos County AverageNew Hampshire (NH) AverageNational Average
20255%18%34%
20245%17%34%
20237%19%33%
20227%20%33%
20217%20%32%
20205%20%32%
20195%18%31%
20185%17%31%
20179%16%32%
20169%17%32%
20159%19%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCoos County AverageNew Hampshire (NH) AverageNational Average
20258:110:111:1
20248:110:111:1
20235:19:111:1
20225:110:111:1
20215:19:111:1
20205:110:112:1
20194:19:112:1
20185:19:112:1
20176:19:112:1
20166:19:112:1
20156:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearCoos County AverageNew Hampshire (NH) AverageNational Average
2025201315
2024241315
2023241315
2022241215
2021241215
2020241215
2019241215
2018241215
2017241215
2016241215
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$20,197
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
74%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$56.2 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearCoos County AverageNew Hampshire (NH) AverageNational Average
20250.320.570.65
20240.310.570.65
20230.420.590.65
20220.440.580.64
20210.440.580.64
20200.360.580.64
20190.340.580.63
20180.330.580.63
20170.320.560.61
20160.320.560.61
20150.200.560.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
103 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCoos County AverageNew Hampshire (NH) AverageNational Average
20252%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20223%2%8%
20213%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20193%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCoos County AverageNew Hampshire (NH) AverageNational Average
20232%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20175%2%7%
20165%2%7%
20155%2%8%
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# White Students
140 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
81%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCoos County AverageNew Hampshire (NH) AverageNational Average
202581%55%52%
202482%55%52%
202373%52%52%
202270%54%54%
202170%54%54%
202078%54%54%
201979%55%56%
201881%55%56%
201782%57%58%
201682%57%58%
201589%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
27 Students
10,800 Students
% of Others Students
16%
36%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCoos County AverageNew Hampshire (NH) AverageNational Average
202516%35%26%
202414%35%26%
202322%38%25%
202226%36%25%
202126%36%25%
202019%36%24%
201917%36%24%
201816%35%23%
201712%34%22%
201612%34%22%
20154%33%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Coos County, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Coos County, NH is Easterseals Lancaster School.
How many private schools are located in Coos County?
6 private schools are located in Coos County.
How diverse are private schools in Coos County?
Coos County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Coos County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Coos County are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Coos County?
29% of private schools in Coos County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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