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Derry Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,426 students in Derry, NH, 36% of all K-12 students in Derry, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
13% of private schools in Derry, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Derry Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pinkerton Academy
Pinkerton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
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Map of Wonder Years Learning Center-derry
Wonder Years Learning Center-derry
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
39 Birch St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
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Map of Clubhouse Childcare Center
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
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Map of Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care
Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
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Map of Over The Rainbow Preschool
Over The Rainbow Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
223 Rockingham Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-6655
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Map of Sonshine Preschool & Daycare
Sonshine Preschool & Daycare
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
(3)
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Map of Stepping Stones School
Stepping Stones School
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Partridge Lane
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
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Derry, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students
Baptist
145 Hampstead Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-1501
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Map of The Circle Of Friends School
The Circle Of Friends School
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
49 S Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-8167
(3)
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Map of St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
3 Moody St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2712
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Derry, NH Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
3,426
Students
$3,610
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Derry)
This State (NH)
# Schools
8 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
3,426 Students
31,864 Students
% Students of Color
9%
18%
0.32
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
36 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,812 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
82%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
351 Students
10,793 Students
% of Others Students
10%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
250 Teachers
3,209 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,610
$19,643
Average Summer Program Cost
$38
$2,531

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Derry, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Derry, NH include Pinkerton Academy and Wonder Years Learning Center-derry.
How many private schools are located in Derry?
8 private schools are located in Derry.
How diverse are private schools in Derry?
Derry private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Derry go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Derry are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Derry?
13% of private schools in Derry are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

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