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Merrimack Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 592 students in Merrimack, NH.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
14% of private preschools in Merrimack, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Merrimack Private Preschools (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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Frederic E. Shaw Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Daycare / Preschool
6 Henry Clay Drive
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 881-7778
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Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool
4 Continental Blvd
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 423-9779
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Map of Lisa's Tippy Toes Day Care & Learning Center
Lisa's Tippy Toes Day Care & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
33 Baboosic Lake Rd
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 423-0267
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Merrimack KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
4 Continental Blvd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 423-9779
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Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
325 Daniel Webster Highway
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-0767
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Tollhouse Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
322 Daniel Webster Highway
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 429-0337
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Merrimack, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

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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)

7
Private Schools
-22.2% (-2 schools) 10-yr
592
Students
-15.1% (-105 students) 10-yr
$11,810
Avg. Tuition
+53.4% (+$4,110) 2-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-30.0% (-6 students) 9-yr
9%
Students of Color
-83.3% (-45.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-5.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merrimack)
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools
210 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearMerrimack, NH Total Schools
20257
20247
20235
20225
20215
20206
20197
20187
20177
20168
20159
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# Students
592 Students
18,759 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20258591191
20248488187
20239188185
20228689188
20218685184
20209679179
20199479182
20189479181
20179284183
20168583181
20157778173
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% Students of Color
9%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20259%17%32%
20249%17%32%
202310%16%32%
202210%19%31%
202110%18%32%
202010%18%31%
201912%16%31%
201812%15%30%
20178%15%31%
201611%16%31%
201554%17%31%
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0.55
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.550.550.65
20240.550.550.65
20230.540.550.65
20220.530.560.64
20210.530.560.64
20200.550.560.64
20190.560.560.64
20180.560.570.64
20170.550.570.62
20160.550.570.62
20150.550.570.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
40 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
382 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20252%3%4%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%4%5%
20202%3%4%
20193%3%5%
20183%4%5%
20172%3%3%
20162%3%3%
20152%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
331 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%2%8%
20241%2%8%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%7%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20172%3%6%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%6%
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# Black Students
13 Students
266 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20252%1%6%
20242%1%6%
20233%1%6%
20223%1%6%
20213%1%7%
20202%1%7%
20191%1%6%
20181%1%6%
20171%1%6%
20161%1%6%
20151%1%6%
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# White Students
298 Students
7,293 Students
% White Students
50%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202550%40%48%
202450%40%48%
202357%40%48%
202260%43%50%
202160%43%50%
202053%44%51%
201949%45%52%
201849%45%52%
201751%48%54%
201650%48%54%
201551%48%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6 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
265 Students
9,786 Students
% of Others Students
45%
54%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202545%54%34%
202445%54%33%
202337%54%33%
202234%51%31%
202134%50%31%
202042%50%31%
201945%49%30%
201845%48%30%
201744%45%30%
201645%46%29%
201544%46%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
1,399 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202518:113:112:1
202418:113:112:1
202317:113:112:1
202216:113:112:1
202116:113:112:1
202020:113:112:1
201923:112:112:1
201823:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201519:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
50%

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

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202510%51%51%
202410%51%51%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025141416
2024181416
2023151416
2022151416
2021151416
2020201416
2019201416
2018201416
2017201416
2016201416
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,810
$11,065

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025$11,810$11,683$12,988
2024$8,690$9,240$10,159
2023$7,700$7,630$9,500
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearMerrimack, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202583%76%83%
202480%86%88%
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Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Merrimack, NH?
The top ranked private preschools in Merrimack, NH is South Merrimack Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Merrimack?
7 private preschools are located in Merrimack.
How diverse are private preschools in Merrimack?
Merrimack private preschools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Merrimack?
14% of private preschools in Merrimack are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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