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Merrimack Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 274 students in Merrimack, NH.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private elementary schools in Merrimack, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Merrimack Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of South Merrimack Christian Academy
South Merrimack Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Christian
517 Boston Post Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
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Merrimack, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Merrimack Pta Kindergarten & Preschool
Merrimack Pta Kindergarten & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
10 Depot St
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-3535
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Merrimack, NH Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
274
Students
+1.5% (+4 students) 10-yr
$8,690
Avg. Tuition
+12.9% (+$990) 2-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-10.0% (-2 students) 9-yr
10%
Students of Color
-89.0% (-81.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merrimack)
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
111 Schools
# Students
274 Students
12,826 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025274116199
2024273108192
2023247114193
2022223111205
2021223106201
202025198188
2019286102193
201828698190
2017290110199
2016290109196
2015270106183
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% Students of Color
10%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202510%17%33%
202410%17%32%
202310%15%32%
202211%16%32%
202111%16%31%
202010%15%31%
201914%17%31%
201814%16%30%
201591%18%31%
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0.39
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.390.550.64
20240.390.550.64
20230.270.550.63
20220.190.530.62
20210.190.530.62
20200.290.520.62
20190.380.500.61
20180.380.490.60
20170.420.460.59
20160.420.460.59
20150.350.440.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
40 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
455 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20254%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20234%4%5%
20224%6%5%
20214%6%5%
20204%5%5%
20197%5%4%
20187%5%4%
20175%4%4%
20165%4%4%
20155%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
352 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%3%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
311 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20254%2%8%
20244%3%8%
20235%2%8%
20225%2%7%
20215%2%8%
20205%2%8%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%8%
20153%2%8%
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# White Students
210 Students
7,509 Students
% White Students
77%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202577%59%55%
202477%60%55%
202385%60%55%
202290%63%57%
202190%64%57%
202084%65%58%
201978%67%59%
201878%68%59%
201775%71%61%
201675%71%61%
201580%73%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
7 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
40 Students
4,128 Students
% of Others Students
14%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202514%32%22%
202414%30%22%
20235%32%22%
20206%24%19%
20199%22%20%
20189%21%20%
201715%19%19%
201615%19%18%
20159%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
1,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202512:18:111:1
202412:18:111:1
202313:19:111:1
202212:19:111:1
202112:19:111:1
202013:19:111:1
201915:18:111:1
201815:18:111:1
20178:18:111:1
20168:18:112:1
201513:18:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202510%55%54%
202410%54%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025181216
2024181315
2023151215
2022151215
2021151215
2020201215
2019201215
2018201215
2017201215
2016201215
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,690
$14,132

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025$8,690$14,218$14,043
2024$8,690$14,906$12,357
2023$7,700$12,983$11,693
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202580%78%81%
202480%81%85%
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Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Merrimack, NH?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Merrimack, NH is South Merrimack Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Merrimack?
1 private elementary schools are located in Merrimack.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Merrimack?
100% of private elementary schools in Merrimack are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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