Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private Schools in New Hampshire

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For the 2021 school year, there are 17 top private schools in New Hampshire belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), serving 4,422 students.
The National Association of Independent Schools, governed by a board of trustees and staffed by approximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. NAIS represents approximately 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States, and affiliates with independent schools abroad as well. We offer a broad variety of services and products. The NAIS Principles of Good Practice for member schools define high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of independent school operations.You can also find more schools membership associations in New Hampshire.

Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • The Derryfield School
     2108 River Road
    Manchester, NH 03104
    (603) 669-4524
    Grades: 6-12 | 386 students
  • Dublin School
    Dublin School Photo
    (1)
     18 Lehmann Way
    Dublin, NH 03444
    (603) 563-8584
    Grades: 9-12 | 165 students
  • Tilton School
    Tilton School Photo - Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 250 consists of day students and boarding students from 20 states and 17 countries. Although the Tilton Experience is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and try new things.
    (Methodist)
    (1)
     30 School Street
    Tilton, NH 03276
    (603) 286-1733
    Grades: 9-12 | 250 students
  • World Academy
    World Academy Photo
    (6)
     138 Spit Brook Road
    Nashua, NH 03062
    (603) 888-1982
    Grades: NS-8 | 449 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.
    (2)
     20 Beech Hill Rd.
    Contoocook, NH 03229
    (603) 715-5129
    Grades: 5-8 | 49 students
  • Brewster Academy
    Brewster Academy Photo - Brewster Academy boasts strong athletic teams with 14 league titles, 17 New England tournament bids, and two national titles in the past five years.
    80 Academy Drive
    Wolfeboro, NH 03894
    (603) 569-7200
    Grades: 9-12 | 343 students
  • The Community School
     1164 Bunker Hill Rd
    South Tamworth, NH 03883
    (603) 323-7000
    Grades: 6-12 | 30 students
  • Hampstead Academy
    Hampstead Academy Photo - Students begin learning Spanish and Chinese in Pre-Kindergarten and elementary grades through song, fingerplays, and fun activities like puppet shows.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (5)
     320 East Road
    Hampstead, NH 03841
    (603) 329-4406
    Grades: PK-8 | 25 students
  • Heronfield Academy
    Heronfield Academy Photo
    Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
    (2)
     356 Exeter Rd
    Hampton Falls, NH 03844
    (603) 772-9093
    Grades: 6-8 | 90 students
  • High Mowing School
    High Mowing School Photo - The only International Waldorf boarding & day school in North America, High Mowing welcomes students from across the globe. Explore our 300-acre classroom. Become a citizen of the world, a steward of the land with a global perspective. Join us, get connected.
    Special Program Emphasis
     222 Isaac Frye Hwy
    Wilton, NH 03086
    (603) 654-2391
    Grades: 9-12 | 107 students
  • Holderness School
    Holderness School Photo
    Alternative School (Roman Catholic)
     33 Chapel Lane
    Plymouth, NH 03264
    (603) 536-1747
    Grades: 9-12 | n/a students
  • Kimball Union Academy
    Kimball Union Academy Photo
    64 Main Street
    Meriden, NH 03770
    (603) 469-2100
    Grades: 9-12 | 340 students
  • My School, LLC
    Alternative School
    (10)
     118 Locust Street
    Dover, NH 03820
    (603) 742-0321
    Grades: NS-2 | 76 students
  • New Hampton School
    New Hampton School Photo - A spirited and supportive community.
    70 Main Street
    New Hampton, NH 03256
    (603) 677-3401
    Grades: 9-12 | 347 students
  • Phillips Exeter Academy
    Phillips Exeter Academy Photo - Exeter students live and learn all over the world by participating in 40 off-campus programs from Iceland (shown) to South Africa to Washington, DC.
    20 Main St
    Exeter, NH 03833
    (603) 772-4311
    Grades: 9-12 | 1,085 students
  • St. Paul's School
    St. Paul's School Photo
    (Episcopal)
     325 Pleasant Street
    Concord, NH 03301
    (603) 229-4700
    Grades: 9-12 | 543 students
  • White Mountain School
    White Mountain School Photo - Is the classroom the only place in which to learn? We don't think so. WMS Students immerse themselves in a week-long, off-campus Field Course each semester. These unique experiences allow in-depth, academic exploration of a specific topic in an authentic setting. Each Course provides an incomparable opportunity for students to explore and develop interests and passions beyond the classroom.
    (2)
     371 West Farm Road
    Bethlehem, NH 03574
    (603) 444-2928
    Grades: 9-12 | 137 students
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