For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 398 students in Rochester, NH (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,807 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Rochester, NH are educated in private 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 72%.
Private Schools in Rochester, NH (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Emmanuel Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
24 Eastern Ave
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5353
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5353
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Jack And Jill Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
56 Whitehall Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
95 Charles St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-9333
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-9333
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Tuition listed
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
St. Charles School
Special Education School
19 Grant St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
16 Bridge St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4803
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4803
Gr: K-8 | 116 students
Rochester, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian Academy (Closed 2020)
(Church of God)
17 Heaton Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-1151
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-1151
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students Tuition listed
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?
9% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
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