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Birchtree

Portsmouth Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 283 students in Portsmouth, NH, 10% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
25% of private schools in Portsmouth, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Portsmouth Private Schools (2026-27)

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St. Patrick Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
315 Banfield Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(512) 944-5765
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Birchtree
Gr: PK-12
Special Education School
215 Commerce Way, Suite 300
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
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Map of Discovery Child Enrichment Center
Discovery Child Enrichment Center
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
30 Rye Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 334-6336
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Portsmouth KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
72 Mirona Rd.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-8010
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Portsmouth, NH Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
283
Students
20
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Portsmouth)
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
283 Students
31,847 Students
% Students of Color
7%
19%
0.44
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
227 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
71%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
78 Students
10,776 Students
% of Others Students
24%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Average Class Size
20 students
12 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, NH is St. Patrick Academy.
How many private schools are located in Portsmouth?
4 private schools are located in Portsmouth.
What percentage of students in Portsmouth go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portsmouth?
25% of private schools in Portsmouth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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