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Hampstead Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 221 students in Hampstead, NH, 21% of all K-12 students in Hampstead, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
25% of private schools in Hampstead, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hampstead Private Schools (2026-27)

Hampstead Academy Photo
Hampstead Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 7
320 East Road
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
(5)
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Map of Ages & Stages
Ages & Stages
Gr: K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
499 Main St
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6122
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Map of Hazel Drive Early Childhood Center
Hazel Drive Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
35 Hazel Dr
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-9600
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Map of Stepping Stones School
Stepping Stones School
Gr: NS-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
61 Main Street
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-8215
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Hampstead, NH Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
221
Students
-41.1% (-154 students) 10-yr
$14,000
Avg. Tuition
-3.4% (-$500) 10-yr
6
Avg. Class Size
-60.0% (-9 students) 10-yr
18%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+42.9% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hampstead)
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
221 Students
31,871 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202555111179
202455107172
20234798174
20224798185
20214695180
20204589171
20194590175
20186189172
20176695180
20167194178
20159489167
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% Students of Color
18%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202518%18%34%
202418%17%34%
202326%19%33%
202226%20%33%
202127%20%32%
202027%20%32%
201929%18%31%
201816%17%31%
201715%16%32%
201615%17%32%
201512%19%32%
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0.37
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.370.570.65
20240.370.570.65
20230.370.590.65
20220.370.580.64
20210.370.580.64
20200.430.580.64
20190.430.580.63
20180.430.580.63
20170.360.560.61
20160.360.560.61
20150.360.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%6%5%
20221%6%4%
20211%6%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
286 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
76%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202576%55%52%
202476%55%52%
202376%52%52%
202276%54%54%
202176%54%54%
202070%54%54%
201970%55%56%
201870%55%56%
201777%57%58%
201677%57%58%
201577%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
84 Students
10,800 Students
% of Others Students
22%
36%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202522%35%26%
202422%35%26%
202322%38%25%
202222%36%25%
202122%36%25%
202029%36%24%
201929%36%24%
201829%35%23%
201722%34%22%
201622%34%22%
201522%33%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
20239:19:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:19:111:1
202010:110:112:1
201910:19:112:1
20189:19:112:1
20178:19:112:1
20166:19:112:1
20157:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202590%55%55%
202490%54%54%
202390%54%54%
202290%53%54%
202190%54%54%
202090%54%54%
201990%53%53%
201890%52%53%
201790%53%53%
201690%52%52%
201590%54%52%
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Average Class Size
6 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202561315
202461315
202361315
202261215
202161215
202061215
201961215
2018121215
2017121215
2016141215
2015151215
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,000
$20,174

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025$14,000$20,139$15,012
2024$14,000$21,871$13,254
2023$14,000$20,872$12,626
2022$14,000$20,506$12,187
2021$15,000$19,967$11,800
2020$15,000$19,393$11,512
2019$15,000$19,696$11,293
2018$18,500$18,759$11,017
2017$18,500$20,456$10,708
2016$15,750$20,286$10,356
2015$14,500$18,531$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
74%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202565%72%81%
202465%74%85%
202365%74%85%
202265%74%85%
202165%74%85%
202065%75%85%
201965%75%85%
201865%76%85%
201765%76%85%
201655%73%85%
201555%76%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hampstead, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Hampstead, NH is Hampstead Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hampstead?
4 private schools are located in Hampstead.
What percentage of students in Hampstead go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Hampstead are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hampstead?
25% of private schools in Hampstead are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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