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New Hampshire Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 5,199 students in New Hampshire. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Hampshire.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Hampshire include Holderness School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and St. Paul's School.
The average tuition cost is $49,739, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $19,643.
24% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Hampshire (2026-27)

The Derryfield School Photo
The Derryfield School
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 50
2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
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World Academy Photo
World Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 508 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
138 Spit Brook Road
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 888-1982
(9)
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Brewster Academy Photo
Brewster Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 17
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
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Dublin School Photo
Dublin School
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 40
18 Lehmann Way
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
(2)
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Hampstead Academy Photo
Hampstead Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 7
320 East Road
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
(5)
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High Mowing School Photo
High Mowing School
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
222 Isaac Frye Hwy
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
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Holderness School Photo
Holderness School
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
33 Chapel Lane
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1257
(2)
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Kimball Union Academy Photo
Kimball Union Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 38
64 Main Street
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
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Map of My School
My School
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
(18)
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New Hampton School Photo
New Hampton School
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 18
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
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Phillips Exeter Academy Photo
Phillips Exeter Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22
Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
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St. Paul's School Photo
St. Paul's School
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 31
Episcopal
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
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Sant Bani School Photo
Sant Bani School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
19 Ashram Road
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 934-4240
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Tilton School Photo
Tilton School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
(1)
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The Well School Photo
The Well School
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
36 Well School Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-6908
(6)
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The Beech Hill School Photo
The Beech Hill School
Gr: 5-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
20 Beech Hill Rd.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 715-5129
(6)
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Heronfield Academy Photo
Heronfield Academy
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
356 Exeter Rd
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(603) 772-9093
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Hampshire?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Hampshire include Holderness School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and St. Paul's School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in New Hampshire?
17 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in New Hampshire.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in New Hampshire?
The average tuition cost is $49,739, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $19,643.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in New Hampshire?
24% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Other).
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Private Schools
5,199
Students
$49,739
Avg. Tuition
32%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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