Best Rockingham County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 75 private schools serving 10,046 students in Rockingham County, NH (there are 95 public schools, serving 41,208 public students). 20% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average tuition cost is $17,263, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $20,174.
17% of private schools in Rockingham County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 75
  • # Students Served: 10,046
  • Average Tuition: $17,263
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Rockingham County, NH School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 75
  • # Students Served: 10,046
  • Average Tuition: $17,263
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Rockingham County, NH School Trends

Top Ranked Rockingham County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Amesbury Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: PK-7 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
285 Main Ave Route 107a
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 394-9970
Map of Building Block Commons
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
125 Kingston Rd
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-1383
Map of Coe-brown Northwood Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 717 students
907 First Nh Tpke
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Map of The Cornerstone School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Montessori School
146 High St
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
(1)
Map of Exeter Day School
Gr: NS | 282 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Marlboro Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-3342
Hampstead Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 7
320 East Road
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
(5)
Heronfield Academy Photo
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
356 Exeter Rd
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(603) 772-9093
(2)
Map of Longview School
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
55 Reservation Road
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
Map of Nutfield Cooperative School
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
Phillips Exeter Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22
Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Map of Raymond Village Kindergarten & Pre K
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
51 Main St
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-3139
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
289 Lafayette Rd
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3254
Map of St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
40 Main St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-6811
St. Patrick Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
315 Banfield Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(512) 944-5765
Williams Bridge Academy Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
1247 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-4903
A Place To Grow Photo
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
263 Route 125
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 679-1660
Map of Acorn School
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
136 Winnicut Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 686-1256
Map of Ages & Stages
Gr: K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
499 Main St
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6122
Map of Appleseeds Day School
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
15 Hampton Rd
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 742-9995
The Applewood Learning Center Photo
Gr: NS-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
2 Hampton Drive
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-3139
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Rockingham County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students
Baptist
145 Hampstead Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-1501
Map of The Circle Of Friends School
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
49 S Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-8167
(3)
Map of Imagination Station
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
127 Haverhill Rd
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-2345
Map of Littleville Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
8 Pleasant Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 870-5327
(1)
Map of Montessori School Execeter
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
307 Epping Road
Newfields, NH 03856
(603) 772-5558
Map of Montessori School Of Exeter
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori School
307 Epping Rd
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5558
Map of Mudpies & Make Believe Ch Center
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
266 E Main Street
East Hampstead, NH 03826
(603) 378-9310
Map of St. Thomas Aquinas School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
3 Moody St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2712

Overview

Category
This State (NH)
US
# Schools
81 Schools
# Students
10,046 Students
31,871 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
898 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
22 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,263
$20,174
Average Summer Program Cost
$213
$2,531
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$56,135
$19,502
Average Acceptance Rate
67%
74%
Average Endowment Size
$25.55 million
$56.2 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
24 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
434 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
330 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
226 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
5,868 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
58%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
3,267 Students
10,800 Students
% of Others Students
32%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rockingham County, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Rockingham County, NH include Exeter Day School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Coe-brown Northwood Academy.
How many private schools are located in Rockingham County?
75 private schools are located in Rockingham County.
How much do private schools cost in Rockingham County?
The average tuition cost is $17,263, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $20,174.
How diverse are private schools in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Rockingham County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Rockingham County are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rockingham County?
17% of private schools in Rockingham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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