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Plymouth Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 571 students in Plymouth, NH, 34% of all K-12 students in Plymouth, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
40% of private schools in Plymouth, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Plymouth Private Schools (2026-27)

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

5
Private Schools
571
Students
$32,370
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Plymouth)
This State (NH)
# Schools
5 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
571 Students
31,847 Students
% Students of Color
15%
19%
0.54
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
103 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
23 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%
# White Students
356 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
62%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
159 Students
10,776 Students
% of Others Students
28%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
54%
Average Class Size
8 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
22 courses
Average SAT score
1253
(Out of 1600)
1242
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,370
$19,700
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$23,000
$19,290
Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$59.12 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
77%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Plymouth, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Plymouth, NH include Plymouth State University Cd & Fc and Holderness School.
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 19%.
What percentage of students in Plymouth go to private school?
34% 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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