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Best Merrimack County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 1,380 students in Merrimack County, NH.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Merrimack County, NH include St. John Regional School, Concord Christian Academy, and Parker Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
36% of private elementary schools in Merrimack County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Merrimack County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Parker Academy
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Special Education School
2 Fisk Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 4 students
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
Shaker Road School
131 Shaker Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Tuition listed
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
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
Green Valley School
Montessori School
389 Pembroke St
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 67 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
[+] 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Merrimack County, NH?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Merrimack County, NH include St. John Regional School, Concord Christian Academy, and Parker Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Merrimack County?
11 private elementary schools are located in Merrimack County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Merrimack County?
Merrimack County private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Merrimack County?
36% of private elementary schools in Merrimack County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Merrimack County are often viewed compared to one another?

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