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Rochester Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 398 students in Rochester, NH, 10% of all K-12 students in Rochester, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
29% of private schools in Rochester, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Rochester, NH (2026-27)

Map of Emmanuel Child Care Center
Emmanuel Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
24 Eastern Ave
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5353
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Map of Jack And Jill Kindergarten
Jack And Jill Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Daycare / Preschool
56 Whitehall Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
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Monarch School of New England Photo
Monarch School of New England
Gr: K-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
(1)
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Map of Rochester Child Care Center
Rochester Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
95 Charles St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-9333
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Map of Rochester Learning Academy
Rochester Learning Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
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Map of St. Charles School
St. Charles School
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
Special Education School
19 Grant St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
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Map of St. Elizabeth Seton School
St. Elizabeth Seton School
Gr: K-8 | 116 students
Catholic
16 Bridge St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4803
(1)
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Rochester, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

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Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students
Church of God
17 Heaton Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-1151
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Rochester, NH Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
398
Students
7
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rochester)
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
398 Students
31,864 Students
% Students of Color
7%
18%
0.52
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
135 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
40%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
195 Students
10,793 Students
% of Others Students
58%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
3,209 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
54%
Average Class Size
7 students
12 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
77%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Rochester, NH?
7 private schools are located in Rochester, NH.
How diverse are private schools in Rochester?
Rochester private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Rochester go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rochester?
29% of private schools in Rochester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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