Holderness School Photo

Best Grafton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,258 students in Grafton County, NH (there are 52 public schools, serving 10,978 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Grafton County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private schools in Grafton County, NH include Plymouth State University Cd & Fc, Cardigan Mountain School, and Holderness School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
19% of private schools in Grafton County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top-Ranked Grafton County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
1858 Maple St
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Campus View
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Gr: 6-9 | 240 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holderness School
Holderness School Photo
(Episcopal)
(2)
33 Chapel Lane
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1257
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Plymouth State University Cd & Fc
Daycare / Preschool
Msc 46
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 535-2299
Gr: PK-K | 47 students Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
115 Yeaton Rd
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-4022
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Children S House
Montessori School
75 Bronson St
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-6464
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Crossroads Academy
Crossroads Academy Photo
(7)
95 Dartmouth College Highway
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-3111
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Dhmc Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
(603) 643-6504
Gr: NS | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students
The Montessori Children's School
Montessori School
67 Trescott Road
Etna, NH 03750
(603) 643-2828
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
112 Etna Road
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 667-8166
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Tuition listed
Mount Prospect Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
354 Main St
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1102
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students
Oliverian School
Oliverian School Photo - Aerial view of the Oliverian campus. The Meeting House, main Academic Building, and Mackinnon/Student Center can be seen.
(4)
28 Becket Dr
Pike, NH 03780
(603) 989-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9
Waterville Valley Academy
Special Program Emphasis
88 Boulder Path Rd.
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
(603) 236-4246
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 2 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
White Mountain Montessori School
Montessori School
133 Mount Prospect Road,
Holderness, NH 03245
(603) 536-2555
Gr: NS | 28 students
Woodland Community School
Woodland Community School Photo
Alternative School
809 Brook Rd
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Grafton County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Hunter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
768 Doetown Rd
Rumney, NH 03266
(603) 786-9427
Gr: NS | 33 students
371 West Farm Road
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-2928
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Grafton County)
This State (NH)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,258 Students
31,853 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
209 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
22 courses
Average SAT score
1253
(Out of 1600)
1242
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,080
$19,990
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,400
$2,531
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$23,000
$19,502
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$44.75 million
$55.89 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
1,248 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
834 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
30 Students
708 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
619 Students
16,763 Students
% White Students
55%
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
351 Students
10,763 Students
% of Others Students
31%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Grafton County, NH?
The top-ranked private schools in Grafton County, NH include Plymouth State University Cd & Fc, Cardigan Mountain School, and Holderness School.
How many private schools are located in Grafton County?
15 private schools are located in Grafton County.
How diverse are private schools in Grafton County?
Grafton County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Grafton County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Grafton County are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grafton County?
19% of private schools in Grafton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
Which private schools in Grafton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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