Top 10 Best Merrimack County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 3,096 students in Merrimack County, NH (there are 53 public schools, serving 17,018 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Merrimack County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Merrimack County, NH include St. Paul's School, Proctor Academy and St. John Regional School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
28% of private schools in Merrimack County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Merrimack County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Beech Hill School
The Beech Hill School Photo - The students at The Beech Hill School are fortunate to enjoy a beautiful campus in all seasons.
(5)
20 Beech Hill Rd.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 715-5129
Grades: 5-8
| 45 students
Bishop Brady High School
Bishop Brady High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
25 Columbus Ave
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Children's Center
Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Children's Center Photo
Montessori School
(4)
507A South Street
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 227-9300
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Grades: PK-12
| 349 students
The Learning Center At Concord Hospital
Daycare / Preschool
139 Langley Parkway
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0590
Grades: PK-K
| 140 students
Parker Academy
Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are!
Special Education School
2 Fisk Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Proctor Academy
Proctor Academy Photo - 2,500 acres of living classroom.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
204 Main Street
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6651
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
St. John Regional School
(Catholic)
61 S State St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3222
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
St. Paul's School
St. Paul's School Photo - Students walking to class after Chapel.
(Episcopal)
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Shaker Road School
131 Shaker Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
Grades: K-9
| 139 students
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
80 Clinton Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5410
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Capital Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
310 Sheep Davis Road
Concord, NH 03301
(207) 890-6094
Grades: 1-7
| 11 students
Colorful Apples Learning Center - Hooksett
Daycare / Preschool
1249 Hooksett Rd
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-0678
Grades: PK
| 36 students
The Contoocook School
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
The Early Enrichment Center
The Early Enrichment Center Photo - The Early Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool
16 Chenell Dr
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-3282
Grades: PK-K
| 85 students
East Side Learning Center
Alternative School
164 E Side Dr
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
Grades: PK-K
| 86 students
Green Valley School
Montessori School
389 Pembroke St
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8550
Grades: PK-8
| 73 students
12 Central Square
Bristol, NH 03222
(603) 340-4939
Grades: PK-1
| 29 students
Joyful Noise Preschool & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8 Branch Londonderry Tpke E
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 224-6069
Grades: NS-PK
| 15 students
Meeting House Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
28 Logging Hill Rd
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 224-0004
Grades: PK-4
| 48 students
Pine Haven Boys Center
All-boys | Special Education School
133 River Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7141
Grades: Inquire with school
| 22 students
Second Start
Special Education School
450 North State St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3318
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Tender Years Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3 Chester Tpke
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8932
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Windy Hill School Colby-sawyer College
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
541 Main St
New London, NH 03257
(603) 526-3695
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Woodside School
Alternative School
114 S Fruit St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8418
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Merrimack County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
304 Pembroke St
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8613
Grades: PK-K
| 29 students
11 Kimball Dr Unit 122
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 641-6166
Grades: PK-K
| 85 students
131 Hoit Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8088
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Merrimack County, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Merrimack County, NH include St. Paul's School, Proctor Academy and St. John Regional School.
How many private schools are located in Merrimack County, NH?
25 private schools are located in Merrimack County, NH.
How diverse are private schools in Merrimack County, NH?
Merrimack County, NH private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Merrimack County, NH go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Merrimack County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merrimack County, NH?
28% of private schools in Merrimack County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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