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Best Plymouth Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 571 students in Plymouth, NH (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,136 public students). 33% of all K-12 students in Plymouth, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top ranked private schools in Plymouth, NH include Holderness School and Plymouth State University Cd & Fc.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
40% of private schools in Plymouth, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Plymouth Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holderness School
Holderness School Photo
(Episcopal)
(2)
33 Chapel Lane
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1257
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Plymouth State University Cd & Fc
Daycare / Preschool
Msc 46
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 535-2299
Gr: PK-K | 47 students Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
115 Yeaton Rd
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-4022
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Prospect Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
354 Main St
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1102
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students
White Mountain Montessori School
Montessori School
17 Broadway St
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 254-3406
Gr: PK-K | 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Plymouth, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Plymouth, NH include Holderness School and Plymouth State University Cd & Fc.
How many private schools are located in Plymouth?
5 private schools are located in Plymouth.
How diverse are private schools in Plymouth?
Plymouth private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Plymouth go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Plymouth are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Plymouth?
40% of private schools in Plymouth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

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