Holderness School Photo

Best Plymouth Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Plymouth State University Cd & Fc and Holderness School.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
40% of private schools in Plymouth, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Plymouth Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Plymouth)
This State (NH)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
571 Students
31,916 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
88 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
55%
Average Class Size
8 students
13 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,370
$19,992
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$23,000
$19,502
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$55.89 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
1,248 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
834 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
23 Students
708 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%
# White Students
356 Students
16,763 Students
% White Students
62%
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
159 Students
10,826 Students
% of Others Students
28%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 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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