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Merrimack Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 77%.
14% of private schools in Merrimack, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Merrimack Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Frederic E. Shaw Child Care Center
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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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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Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool
4 Continental Blvd
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 423-9779
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Map of Lisa's Tippy Toes Day Care & Learning Center
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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Map of Merrimack KinderCare
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)

Map of Merrimack Pta Kindergarten & Preschool
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

7
Private Schools
592
Students
$5,216
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merrimack)
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
592 Students
31,864 Students
% Students of Color
9%
18%
0.55
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
298 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
50%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
265 Students
10,793 Students
% of Others Students
45%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
3,209 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
12 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,216
$19,643
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
77%
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 include South Merrimack Christian Academy and Frederic E. Shaw Child Care Center.
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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