Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Campus View

Best Grafton County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 524 students in Grafton County, NH.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Grafton County, NH include Cardigan Mountain School and Bethlehem Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
33% of private elementary schools in Grafton County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Grafton County Private Elementary 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
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
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
Mount Prospect Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
354 Main St
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1102
Gr: 7-12 | 110 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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
524 Students
12,696 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
120 Teachers
1,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,390
$14,218
Average Summer Program Cost
$8,550
$2,867
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$29.5 million
$22.48 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
40 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
454 Students
% Asian Students
16%
4%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
351 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
3%
# Black Students
25 Students
313 Students
% Black Students
6%
2%
# White Students
261 Students
7,495 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
7 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
21 Students
4,012 Students
% of Others Students
5%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Grafton County, NH?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Grafton County, NH include Cardigan Mountain School and Bethlehem Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Grafton County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Grafton County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Grafton County?
Grafton County private elementary schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Grafton County?
33% of private elementary schools in Grafton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Grafton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Grafton County include: Calvary Christian School vs. Bethlehem Christian School, Bethlehem Christian School vs. Calvary Christian School

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