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Pelham Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 371 students in Pelham, NH, 19% of all K-12 students in Pelham, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
67% of private schools in Pelham, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Pelham Private Schools (2026-27)

Crossroads Christian School Photo
Crossroads Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Christian
43 Atwood Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
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Map of Dynamic Foundations For Children
Dynamic Foundations For Children
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
90 Bridge St
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-1710
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Map of Kings Kids Child Care Center
Kings Kids Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
955 Bridge St
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 898-1675
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Pelham, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Steepletop Kindergarten & Nursery
Steepletop Kindergarten & Nursery
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Main St
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2100
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Pelham, NH Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
371
Students
+2.5% (+9 students) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
+150.0% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-28.6% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pelham)
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
371 Students
31,871 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPelham, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025124111179
202490107172
202310298174
20226198185
20216195180
20205389171
20195490175
20185489172
20175595180
20165594178
20157289167
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% Students of Color
20%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPelham, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202520%18%34%
202418%17%34%
202320%19%33%
202214%20%33%
202114%20%32%
202018%20%32%
201914%18%31%
201814%17%31%
201711%16%32%
201611%17%32%
20158%19%32%
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0.23
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearPelham, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.230.570.65
20240.300.570.65
20230.210.590.65
20220.380.580.64
20210.380.580.64
20200.340.580.64
20190.290.580.63
20180.290.580.63
20170.340.560.61
20160.340.560.61
20150.490.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPelham, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPelham, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
43 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
12%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPelham, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202512%55%52%
202416%55%52%
202310%52%52%
202221%54%54%
202121%54%54%
202018%54%54%
201917%55%56%
201817%55%56%
201720%57%58%
201620%57%58%
201559%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
323 Students
10,800 Students
% of Others Students
87%
36%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPelham, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202586%35%26%
202482%35%26%
202388%38%25%
202276%36%25%
202176%36%25%
202079%36%24%
201982%36%24%
201882%35%23%
201779%34%22%
201679%34%22%
201540%33%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPelham, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202510:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
202311:19:111:1
202241:110:111:1
202141:19:111:1
202032:110:112:1
20199:19:112:1
20189:19:112:1
201711:19:112:1
201611:19:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearPelham, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025121315
2024121315
2023121315
2022121215
2021111215
2020121215
2019121215
2018121215
2017121215
2016121215
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pelham, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Pelham, NH is Crossroads Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Pelham?
3 private schools are located in Pelham.
What percentage of students in Pelham go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Pelham are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pelham?
67% of private schools in Pelham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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