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Exeter Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,615 students in Exeter, NH, 33% of all K-12 students in Exeter, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 44%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,615
  • Average Tuition: $28,439
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View Exeter, NH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,615
  • Average Tuition: $28,439
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View Exeter, NH School Trends

Top Ranked Exeter Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Exeter Day School
Exeter Day School
Gr: NS | 282 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Marlboro Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-3342
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Phillips Exeter Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22
Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
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A Place To Grow
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
263 Route 125
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 679-1660
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Map of Appleseeds Day School
Appleseeds Day School
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
15 Hampton Rd
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 742-9995
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Map of Building Block Commons
Building Block Commons
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
125 Kingston Rd
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-1383
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Map of Seacoast Performance Academy
Seacoast Performance Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students
Specialized Curriculum
40 Industrial Dr
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-7423
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Exeter, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori School Of Exeter
Montessori School Of Exeter
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori School
307 Epping Rd
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5558
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Exeter, NH Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,615
Students
$28,439
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
49%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Exeter)
This State (NH)
# Schools
6 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
1,615 Students
31,864 Students
% Students of Color
49%
18%
0.71
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
6 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
281 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
18%
4%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
102 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
6%
2%
# White Students
646 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
40%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
503 Students
10,793 Students
% of Others Students
31%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
263 Teachers
3,209 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
12 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,439
$19,643
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$2,531
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$60,036
$19,718
Average Endowment Size
$1.2 million
$59.12 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
44%
77%
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Exeter, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Exeter, NH include Exeter Day School and Phillips Exeter Academy.
How many private schools are located in Exeter?
6 private schools are located in Exeter.
How diverse are private schools in Exeter?
Exeter private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Exeter go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Exeter are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).

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