The Derryfield School Photo - The Derryfield School is located in Manchester, NH. The 70+ acre campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a Science & Innovation Center, Athletic & Wellness Center, 400-seat Theater, and lighted turf field.

Top 5 Best New Hampshire Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 1,685 students in New Hampshire. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Hampshire.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Hampshire include My School, The Derryfield School, and High Mowing School.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
25% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Other).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Hampshire (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Derryfield School
The Derryfield School Photo - The Derryfield School is located in Manchester, NH. The 70+ acre campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a Science & Innovation Center, Athletic & Wellness Center, 400-seat Theater, and lighted turf field.
2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
Grades: 6-12
| 389 students
World Academy
World Academy Photo
(9)
138 Spit Brook Road
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 888-1982
Grades: NS-8
| 508 students
Hampstead Academy
Hampstead Academy Photo - Connect. Inquire. Empower. Prepared for the Future. Hampstead Academy strives to be the exemplar for experiential learning and a place to cultivate connections, ignite ideas, and empower prepared students for the future.
(5)
320 East Road
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
Grades: PK-8
| 63 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: PK-12
| 361 students
My School
Special Program Emphasis
(18)
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Grades: PK-2
| 80 students
Sant Bani School
Sant Bani School Photo
19 Ashram Road
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 934-4240
Grades: PK-8
| 150 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.
(6)
20 Beech Hill Rd.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 715-5129
Grades: 5-8
| 44 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

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