For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 209 students in Peterborough, NH (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,537 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Peterborough, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
Private Schools in Peterborough, NH (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Happy Valley School
Daycare / Preschool
132 Gulf Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7362
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7362
Gr: K | 19 students Tuition listed
Monadnock Community Day Care C
Daycare / Preschool
Pobox 262 Community Lane
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 532-6021
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 532-6021
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
36 Well School Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-6908
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-6908
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Peterborough)
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
209 Students
31,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
18%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
3,207 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,221
$20,079
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
114 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
55%
55%
# 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
90 Students
10,895 Students
% of Others Students
43%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Peterborough, NH?
3 private schools are located in Peterborough, NH.
What percentage of students in Peterborough go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Peterborough are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
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