For the 2025-26 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 3,323 students in Merrimack County, NH (there are 55 public schools, serving 16,669 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Merrimack County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top ranked private schools in Merrimack County, NH include St. Paul's School, Proctor Academy, and The Learning Center At Concord Hospital.
The average tuition cost is $25,227, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $20,160.
Top Ranked Merrimack County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25 Columbus Ave
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
507A South Street
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 227-9300
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 227-9300
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Tuition listed
37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Learning Center At Concord Hospital
Daycare / Preschool
139 Langley Parkway
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0590
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0590
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Tuition listed
Parker Academy![Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are!]( "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
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 4 students
204 Main Street
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6641
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6641
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Regional School
(Catholic)
61 S State St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3222
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3222
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's School![St. Paul's School Photo - Students walking to class after Chapel.]( "St. Paul's School Photo - Students walking to class after Chapel.")
(Episcopal)
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
131 Shaker Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Tuition listed
72 Spaulding Rd
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
Gr: Inquire with school | 86 students Avg. class size: 6 students
80 Clinton Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5410
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5410
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20 Beech Hill Rd.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 715-5129
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 715-5129
Gr: 5-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Capital Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
310 Sheep Davis Road
Concord, NH 03301
(207) 890-6094
Concord, NH 03301
(207) 890-6094
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
Colorful Apples Learning Center - Hooksett
Daycare / Preschool
1249 Hooksett Rd
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-0678
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-0678
Gr: PK | 36 students
The Contoocook School
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Early Enrichment Center![The Early Enrichment Center Photo - The Early Enrichment Center]( "The Early Enrichment Center Photo - The Early Enrichment Center")
Daycare / Preschool
16 Chenell Dr
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-3282
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-3282
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition listed
East Side Learning Center
Alternative School
164 E Side Dr
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Green Valley School
Montessori School
389 Pembroke St
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8550
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Tuition listed
Joyful Noise Preschool & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8 Branch Londonderry Tpke E
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 224-6069
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 224-6069
Gr: NS-PK | 15 students Tuition listed
28 Logging Hill Rd
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 224-0004
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 224-0004
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students
Pine Haven Boys Center
All-boys | Special Education School
133 River Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7141
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7141
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Second Start
Special Education School
450 North State St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3318
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3318
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Tender Years Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3 Chester Tpke
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8932
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8932
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
541 Main St
New London, NH 03257
(603) 526-3695
New London, NH 03257
(603) 526-3695
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Woodside School
Alternative School
114 S Fruit St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8418
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8418
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Merrimack County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First Choice For Children (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
304 Pembroke St
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8613
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8613
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
12 Central Square
Bristol, NH 03222
(603) 340-4939
Bristol, NH 03222
(603) 340-4939
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
Little Angels Learning Center (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool
11 Kimball Dr Unit 122
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 641-6166
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 641-6166
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Montessori Childrens Center Of Concord (Closed 2017)
Montessori School
131 Hoit Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8088
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8088
Gr: PK-K | 21 students Avg. class size: 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 The Learning Center At Concord Hospital.
How many private schools are located in Merrimack County?
25 private schools are located in Merrimack County.
How much do private schools cost in Merrimack County?
The average tuition cost is $25,227, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $20,160.
How diverse are private schools in Merrimack County?
Merrimack County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Merrimack County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Merrimack County are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merrimack County?
Which private schools in Merrimack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Merrimack County include: Capital Christian School vs. Concord Christian Academy, Meeting House Montessori School vs. Green Valley School, Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Children's Center vs. Meeting House Montessori School
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