Mount Zion Christian Schools Photo - 2nd and 3rd grade class singing carols to their pen pals at the nursing home

Best Manchester Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,121 students in Manchester, NH.
The top ranked private high schools in Manchester, NH include The Derryfield School and Trinity High School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private high school average acceptance rate of 70%.
43% of private high schools in Manchester, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Manchester Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Derryfield School
The Derryfield School Photo - The Derryfield School is located in Manchester, NH. The 70+ acre campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a Science & Innovation Center, Athletic & Wellness Center, 400-seat Theater, and lighted turf field.
2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity High School
(Catholic)
581 Bridge St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 668-2910
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Holy Family Academy
Holy Family Academy Photo - Household Tug-o-War!
(Catholic)
(4)
281 Cartier St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Mount Zion Christian Schools
Mount Zion Christian Schools Photo - 2nd and 3rd grade class singing carols to their pen pals at the nursing home
(Christian)
(15)
132 Titus Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nfi - Midway Shelter
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Gr: 7-11 | 17 students
Ny Youth Development Center/sysc
Special Education School
1056 N River Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 625-5471
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Robert B Jolicoeur School
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
722 Mast Rd
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 669-6277
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
130 Silver St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 627-4190
Gr: K-4 | 16 students
456 Union St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-6411
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Manchester, NH?
The top ranked private high schools in Manchester, NH include The Derryfield School and Trinity High School.
How many private high schools are located in Manchester?
7 private high schools are located in Manchester.
How diverse are private high schools in Manchester?
Manchester private high schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Manchester?
43% of private high schools in Manchester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?

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