Concord Christian Academy Photo

Best Merrimack County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 3,323 students in Merrimack County, NH (there are 54 public schools, serving 16,539 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 Bishop Brady High School, St. John Regional School, and Proctor Academy.
The average tuition cost is $25,250, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $19,990.
30% of private schools in Merrimack County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Merrimack County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Brady High School
Bishop Brady High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
25 Columbus Ave
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Tuition listed
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
37 Regional Dr.
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
Gr: 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
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 4 students
Proctor Academy
Proctor Academy Photo - 2,500 acres of living classroom.
(2)
204 Main Street
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
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.
(Episcopal)
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shaker Road School
131 Shaker Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Tuition listed
Spaulding Youth Center
Special Education School
(1)
72 Spaulding Rd
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
Gr: Inquire with school | 86 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
80 Clinton Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5410
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.
(6)
20 Beech Hill Rd.
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
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
Colorful Apples Learning Center - Hooksett
Daycare / Preschool
1249 Hooksett Rd
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
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
Daycare / Preschool
16 Chenell Dr
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
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Green Valley School
Montessori School
389 Pembroke St
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
Gr: NS-PK | 15 students Tuition listed
Meeting House Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
28 Logging Hill Rd
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
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Tender Years Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3 Chester Tpke
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8932
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Windy Hill School Colby-sawyer College
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
541 Main St
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
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Merrimack County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
304 Pembroke St
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8613
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
12 Central Square
Bristol, NH 03222
(603) 340-4939
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
11 Kimball Dr Unit 122
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 641-6166
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
131 Hoit Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8088
Gr: PK-K | 21 students Avg. class size: 21 students

Overview

This County (Merrimack County)
This State (NH)
# Schools
27 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,323 Students
31,853 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
393 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
57 courses
22 courses
Average SAT score
1269
(Out of 1600)
1242
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,250
$19,990
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,638
$2,531
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,374
$19,502
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$241.83 million
$55.89 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
134 Students
1,248 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
834 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
95 Students
708 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
1,776 Students
16,763 Students
% White Students
60%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
858 Students
10,763 Students
% of Others Students
29%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Merrimack County, NH?
The top-ranked private schools in Merrimack County, NH include Bishop Brady High School, St. John Regional School, and Proctor Academy.
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 $25,250, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $19,990.
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?
30% of private schools in Merrimack County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Merrimack County are often viewed compared to one another?

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