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Top 5 Best Merrimack County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 1,393 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 76%.
36% of private elementary schools in Merrimack County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Top Ranked Merrimack County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Grades: PK-12
| 349 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
St. John Regional School
(Catholic)
61 S State St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3222
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
Shaker Road School
131 Shaker Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
80 Clinton Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5410
Grades: PK-12
| 321 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
| 44 students
Capital Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
310 Sheep Davis Road
Concord, NH 03301
(207) 890-6094
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
The Contoocook School
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Green Valley School
Montessori School
389 Pembroke St
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8550
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Meeting House Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
28 Logging Hill Rd
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 224-0004
Grades: PK-4
| 42 students
Pine Haven Boys Center
All-boys | Special Education School
133 River Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7141
Grades: 3-8
| 15 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
12 Central Square
Bristol, NH 03222
(603) 340-4939
Grades: PK-1
| 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 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 Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Merrimack County are often viewed compared to one another?

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