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Hampstead Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 221 students in Hampstead, NH.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
25% of private preschools in Hampstead, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hampstead Private Preschools (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
210 Schools
# Students
221 Students
18,759 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20255591191
20245588187
20234788185
20224789188
20214685184
20204579179
20194579182
20186179181
20176684183
20167183181
20159478173
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% Students of Color
18%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202518%17%32%
202418%17%32%
202326%16%32%
202226%19%31%
202127%18%32%
202027%18%31%
201929%16%31%
201816%15%30%
201715%15%31%
201615%16%31%
201512%17%31%
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0.37
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.370.550.65
20240.370.550.65
20230.370.550.65
20220.370.560.64
20210.370.560.64
20200.430.560.64
20190.430.560.64
20180.430.570.64
20170.360.570.62
20160.360.570.62
20150.360.570.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
40 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
382 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%3%4%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%4%5%
20171%3%3%
20161%3%3%
20151%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
331 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%2%8%
20241%2%8%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%7%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
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# Black Students
n/a
266 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
286 Students
7,293 Students
% White Students
76%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202576%40%48%
202476%40%48%
202376%40%48%
202276%43%50%
202176%43%50%
202070%44%51%
201970%45%52%
201870%45%52%
201777%48%54%
201677%48%54%
201577%48%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6 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
9,786 Students
% of Others Students
22%
54%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202522%54%34%
202422%54%33%
202322%54%33%
202222%51%31%
202122%50%31%
202029%50%31%
201929%49%30%
201829%48%30%
201722%45%30%
201622%46%29%
201522%46%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
1,399 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202510:113:112:1
202410:113:112:1
20239:113:112:1
20229:113:112:1
20219:113:112:1
202010:113:112:1
201910:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20178:112:112:1
20166:112:112:1
20157:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
50%

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

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202590%51%51%
202490%51%51%
202390%51%51%
202290%49%51%
202190%51%50%
202090%50%50%
201990%49%50%
201890%45%50%
201790%47%49%
201690%43%49%
201590%49%48%
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Average Class Size
6 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202561416
202461416
202361416
202261416
202161416
202061416
201961416
2018121416
2017121416
2016141416
2015151416
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,000
$11,065

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025$14,000$11,683$12,988
2024$14,000$9,240$10,159
2023$14,000$7,630$9,500
2022$14,000$7,344$8,989
2021$15,000$6,622$8,661
2020$15,000$6,591$8,383
2019$15,000$6,697$8,266
2018$18,500$6,700$7,888
2017$18,500$6,604$7,628
2016$15,750$6,604$7,230
2015$14,500$6,273$6,984
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampstead, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202565%76%83%
202465%86%88%
202365%84%88%
202265%84%88%
202165%83%88%
202065%84%88%
201965%84%88%
201865%84%88%
201765%87%88%
201655%85%88%
201555%88%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Hampstead, NH?
The top ranked private preschools in Hampstead, NH is Hampstead Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Hampstead?
4 private preschools are located in Hampstead.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Hampstead?
25% of private preschools in Hampstead are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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