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  • For the 2018-19 school year, there are 17 top private schools in New Hampshire belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), serving 4,337 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 (2018-19)

  • 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, PO Box 522
    Dublin, NH 03444
    (603)563-7075
    Grades: 9-12 | 165 students
  • Hampstead Academy
    Hampstead Academy Photo - Our thematic, experiential, child-centered play approach to education provides opportunities for all students to think creatively, solve problems, work cooperatively, and to be active decision-makers in their learning.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (4)
     320 East Road
    Hampstead, NH 03841
    (603)329-4406
    Grades: PK-8 | 39 students
  • Tilton School
    Tilton School Photo
    (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 | 420 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 | 36 students
  • Brewster Academy
    Brewster Academy Photo - Brewster Academy is located on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake.
     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
  • Heronfield Academy
    Heronfield Academy Photo
    (2)
     356 Exeter Rd
    Hampton Falls, NH 03844
    (603)772-9093
    Grades: 6-8 | 90 students
  • High Mowing School
    High Mowing School Photo - At High Mowing we recognize and nurture your unique potential. Our school community is a place for you to discover who you are, to keenly venture into your passion, and to persevere. Our students develop the capacities they need to live fully into their unfolding future. A future you'll be prepared to meet with enthusiasm and grit.
    Special Program Emphasis
     222 Isaac Frye Hwy
    Wilton, NH 03086
    (603)654-9408
    Grades: 9-12 | 115 students
  • Holderness School
    Holderness School Photo - In the Holderness classroom, each student is literally in the front row, with an average class size of 12. We offer AP courses spanning multiple disciplines and encourage students to pursue an intellectual passion of their own in their twelfth-grade year as part of the Senior Thesis program.
    (Episcopal)
     33 Chapel Lane
    Plymouth, NH 03264
    (603)536-1747
    Grades: 9-12 | n/a students
  • Kimball Union Academy
    Kimball Union Academy Photo - Local Skiing
     7 Campus Center Drive
    Meriden, NH 03770
    (603)469-2100
    Grades: 9-12 | 340 students
  • My School
    Special Program Emphasis
     118 Locust Street
    Dover, NH 03820
    (603)742-0321
    Grades: PK-2 | 73 students
  • New Hampton School
    New Hampton School Photo - Competitive athletics that prepare student-athletes for college.
     70 Main Street
    New Hampton, NH 03256
    (603)677-3401
    Grades: 9-12 | 310 students
  • Phillips Exeter Academy
     20 Main St
    Exeter, NH 03833
    (603)772-4311
    Grades: 9-12 | 1085 students
  • St. Paul's School
    St. Paul's School Photo
    (Episcopal)
     325 Pleasant Street
    Concord, NH 03301
    (603)229-4700
    Grades: 9-12 | 530 students
  • The White Mountain School
    The White Mountain School Photo - All students complete an independent project through our L.A.S.R. program. L.A.S.R. stands for Leadership, Arts, Service, and Research. These general categories demonstrate the range of projects that students choose to undertake. This program is our way of saying that passion matters, and that we know each and every student has a spark that we want to help focus.
    (Episcopal)
    (2)
     371 West Farm Road
    Bethlehem, NH 03574
    (603)444-2928
    Grades: 9-12 | 125 students
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