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Peterborough Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 202 students in Peterborough, NH, 12% of all K-12 students in Peterborough, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Peterborough Private Schools (2026-27)

The Well School Photo
The Well School
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
36 Well School Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-6908
(6)
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Map of Happy Valley School
Happy Valley School
Gr: K | 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
132 Gulf Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7362
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Map of Monadnock Community Day Care C
Monadnock Community Day Care C
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
Pobox 262 Community Lane
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 532-6021
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Peterborough, NH Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
202
Students
$18,221
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Peterborough)
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
202 Students
31,864 Students
% Students of Color
6%
18%
0.52
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
114 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
56%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
83 Students
10,793 Students
% of Others Students
41%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
3,209 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
12 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,221
$19,643
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Peterborough, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Peterborough, NH is The Well School.
How many private schools are located in Peterborough?
3 private schools are located in Peterborough.
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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