For the 2025 school year, there are 184 nonsectarian private schools in New Hampshire. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New Hampshire.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in New Hampshire include Kimball Union Academy, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Dublin School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in New Hampshire (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
698 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
Grades: NS-4
| 285 students
410 Amherst Street, Suite 150
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 316-6444
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 316-6444
Grades: 6-9
| 17 students
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Grades: NS-12
| 179 students
Bedford KinderCare![Bedford KinderCare Photo - Bedford KinderCare Bedford KinderCare Photo - Bedford KinderCare]()

Daycare / Preschool
3 Upjohn St
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 621-7485
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 621-7485
Grades: NS-PK
| 239 students
Cardigan Mountain School![Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Campus View Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Campus View]()

All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Grades: 6-9
| 239 students
507A South Street
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 227-9300
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 227-9300
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
146 High St
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Easterseals Lancaster School
Special Education School
525 Prospect St
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Hampshire Country School![Hampshire Country School Photo - Island Pond is regularly used for canoeing and fishing. Hampshire Country School Photo - Island Pond is regularly used for canoeing and fishing.]()

All-boys
28 Patey Circle
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3325
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3325
Grades: 3-10
| 20 students
Happy Helpers Preschool Education C
Daycare / Preschool
6 Heather Lane
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
Grades: PK-K
| 137 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. 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
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
Grades: PK-12
| 361 students
7 Campus Center DriveMeriden, NH 03770
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 469-2000
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 469-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
The Learning Center At Concord Hospital
Daycare / Preschool
139 Langley Parkway
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0590
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0590
Grades: PK-K
| 140 students
Longview School
Special Education School
55 Reservation Road
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Grades: PK-2
| 80 students
Nashua Childrens Home
Special Education School
125 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 883-3851
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 883-3851
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
Noah's Ark Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
491 East Industrial Park Dr
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 669-7990
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 669-7990
Grades: PK-K
| 167 students
Nutfield Cooperative School
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
Grades: PK-K
| 174 students
Over The Rainbow Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
223 Rockingham Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-6655
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-6655
Grades: PK-K
| 114 students
Parker Academy![Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are! Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are!]()

Special Education School
2 Fisk Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Patsy's House Daycare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
76 Lawrence Rd
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-5655
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-5655
Grades: K
| 10 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. 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.]()

Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Grades: 9-12
| 1,106 students
72 Spaulding Rd
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
Grades: Inquire with school
| 86 students
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