Lakeland School Photo - Students enjoy a rock climbing field trip

Best Meredith Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 37 students in Meredith, NH (there are 3 public schools, serving 822 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Meredith, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private school in Meredith, NH is Lakeland School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Top-Ranked Meredith Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Meredith Center Road
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5680
Gr: NS-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Meredith)
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
37 Students
31,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
3,207 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
55%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,220
$20,079
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
73%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
24 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
65%
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
11 Students
10,895 Students
% of Others Students
30%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Meredith, NH?
The top-ranked private schools in Meredith, NH is Lakeland School.
How many private schools are located in Meredith?
1 private schools are located in Meredith.
What percentage of students in Meredith go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Meredith are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).

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