Goddard School Photo

Best Nashua Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 2,904 students in Nashua, NH (there are 23 public schools, serving 9,848 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Nashua, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private schools in Nashua, NH include Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School, World Academy, and Bishop Guertin High School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
27% of private schools in Nashua, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Nashua Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
World Academy
World Academy Photo
(9)
138 Spit Brook Road
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 888-1982
Gr: NS-8 | 508 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Harkness House
410 Amherst Street, Suite 150
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 316-6444
Gr: 6-9 | 17 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2nd Nature Academy (SNA)
2nd Nature Academy (SNA) Photo - 2nd Nature Academy includes early childhood through high school.
Alternative School
(16)
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Gr: NS-12 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Guertin High School
Bishop Guertin High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
194 Lund Road
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 889-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6 Bartlett Ave
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 882-7011
Gr: 7-8 | 211 students
Nashua Childrens Home
Special Education School
125 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 883-3851
Gr: Inquire with school | 27 students
St. Christopher School
St. Christopher School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
20 Cushing Ave
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 882-7442
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapel School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
3 Lutheran Dr
Nashua, NH 03063
(605) 589-0545
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Tuition listed
Christian Bible Church Academy
(Assembly of God)
205 Manchester St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 882-1055
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
Clearway High School
Special Education School
40 Arlington St
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 598-8303
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
30 Broad St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 880-7304
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Goddard School
Goddard School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
8 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-2800
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Granite Start Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4 Merrit Pkwy
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 880-3353
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Tuition listed
Humpty Dumpty Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
22 Lovewell Street
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 882-6075
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
KinderCare at Rivier University
Daycare / Preschool
29 Clement Street
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 888-0442
Gr: NS-PK
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Nashua KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
3 Holiday Cir
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 897-1255
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Nashua Child Learning Center
Nashua Child Learning Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(4)
5 Saint Laurent Street
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 883-4356
Gr: PK-K | 131 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Nashua Deerwood Dr. KinderCare
Nashua Deerwood Dr. KinderCare Photo - Toddler Playground
Daycare / Preschool
71 Deerwood Dr.
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 886-9085
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students
Nashua KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3 Holiday Circle
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 897-1255
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students
Nashua Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
5 Norwood St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 943-1641
Gr: K | 10 students
White Wing School
White Wing School Photo - 100th Day of School Artwork
Daycare / Preschool
58 Lowell St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 882-1041
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Wise Owl Academy
Wise Owl Academy Photo - Kindergarten Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
4 Merrit Parkway
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 883-3016
Gr: NS-K | 100 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Nashua, New Hampshire

Nashua, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3 Crown St
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 889-2649
Gr: NS-6 Tuition listed
29 Clement St
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 897-8240
Gr: NS | 77 students Avg. class size: 8 students

Overview

This Town (Nashua)
This State (NH)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,904 Students
31,853 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
264 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
21 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1242
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,767
$20,139
Average Summer Program Cost
$495
$2,531
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,493
$19,502
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
72%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$55.26 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.57
# American Indian Students
29 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
114 Students
1,248 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
113 Students
834 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
26 Students
708 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,188 Students
16,763 Students
% White Students
42%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
1,366 Students
10,763 Students
% of Others Students
48%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Nashua, NH?
The top-ranked private schools in Nashua, NH include Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School, World Academy, and Bishop Guertin High School.
How many private schools are located in Nashua?
22 private schools are located in Nashua.
How diverse are private schools in Nashua?
Nashua private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Nashua go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Nashua are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nashua?
27% of private schools in Nashua are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Nashua are often viewed compared to one another?

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