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Merrimack Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 592 students in Merrimack, NH, 14% of all K-12 students in Merrimack, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
14% of private schools in Merrimack, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Merrimack Private Schools (2026)

Map of South Merrimack Christian Academy
South Merrimack Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Christian
517 Boston Post Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
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Frederic E. Shaw Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Daycare / Preschool
6 Henry Clay Drive
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 881-7778
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Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool
4 Continental Blvd
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 423-9779
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Lisa's Tippy Toes Day Care & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
33 Baboosic Lake Rd
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 423-0267
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Merrimack KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
4 Continental Blvd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 423-9779
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Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
325 Daniel Webster Highway
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-0767
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Tollhouse Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
322 Daniel Webster Highway
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 429-0337
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Merrimack, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

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Merrimack Pta Kindergarten & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
10 Depot St
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-3535
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Merrimack, NH Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
-30.0% (-3 schools) 10-yr
592
Students
-19.8% (-146 students) 10-yr
$11,810
Avg. Tuition
+53.4% (+$4,110) 2-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-30.0% (-6 students) 9-yr
9%
Students of Color
-83.3% (-45.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+5.9% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merrimack)
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools
290 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMerrimack, NH Total Schools
20257
20247
20235
20225
20215
20206
20197
20187
20177
20169
201510
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# Students
592 Students
31,871 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202585111179
202484107172
20239198174
20228698185
20218695180
20209689171
20199490175
20189489172
20179295180
20168094178
20157489167
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% Students of Color
9%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20259%18%34%
20249%17%34%
202310%19%33%
202210%20%33%
202110%20%32%
202010%20%32%
201912%18%31%
201812%17%31%
20178%16%32%
201611%17%32%
201554%19%32%
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0.55
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.550.570.65
20240.550.570.65
20230.540.590.65
20220.530.580.64
20210.530.580.64
20200.550.580.64
20190.560.580.63
20180.560.580.63
20170.550.560.61
20160.540.560.61
20150.540.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%5%4%
20193%4%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20252%2%7%
20242%2%7%
20233%2%8%
20223%2%7%
20213%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
298 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
50%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202550%55%52%
202450%55%52%
202357%52%52%
202260%54%54%
202160%54%54%
202053%54%54%
201949%55%56%
201849%55%56%
201751%57%58%
201653%57%58%
201554%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
265 Students
10,800 Students
% of Others Students
45%
36%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202545%35%26%
202445%35%26%
202337%38%25%
202234%36%25%
202134%36%25%
202042%36%24%
201945%36%24%
201845%35%23%
201744%34%22%
201642%34%22%
201542%33%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202518:110:111:1
202418:110:111:1
202317:19:111:1
202216:110:111:1
202116:19:111:1
202020:110:112:1
201923:19:112:1
201823:19:112:1
201713:19:112:1
201612:19:112:1
201517:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202510%55%55%
202410%54%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025141315
2024181315
2023151315
2022151215
2021151215
2020201215
2019201215
2018201215
2017201215
2016201215
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,810
$20,174

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025$11,810$20,139$15,012
2024$8,690$21,871$13,254
2023$7,700$20,872$12,626
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$56.2 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
74%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202583%72%81%
202480%74%85%
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Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Merrimack, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Merrimack, NH is South Merrimack Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Merrimack?
7 private schools are located in Merrimack.
How diverse are private schools in Merrimack?
Merrimack private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Merrimack go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Merrimack are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merrimack?
14% of private schools in Merrimack are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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