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Best New Hampshire Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026)

For the 2026 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, Sant Bani School, and World Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
My School
Special Program Emphasis
(18)
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sant Bani School
Sant Bani School Photo
19 Ashram Road
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 934-4240
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 5-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Heronfield Academy
Heronfield Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
(2)
356 Exeter Rd
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(603) 772-9093
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed

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