Best Rockingham County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 5,258 students in Rockingham County, NH.
The average acceptance rate is 56%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private high school average acceptance rate of 72%.
15% of private high schools in Rockingham County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Rockingham County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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 Longview School
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
55 Reservation Road
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
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
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
Birchtree Photo
Gr: PK-12
Special Education School
215 Commerce Way, Suite 300
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
Jesse Remington High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
15 Stevens Lane
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5664
(14)
Map of Seacoast Learning Collaborative
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
51 Carlton E. Sockwell Way
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 679-2021
Map of Victory Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
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Rockingham County Private High 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
13 Schools
# Students
5,258 Students
15,488 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
617 Teachers
2,072 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
81%
55%
Average Class Size
10 students
11 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
25 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,113
$30,779
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$4,409
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$56,135
$20,590
Average Acceptance Rate
56%
72%
Average Endowment Size
$33.73 million
$62.27 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.45
# American Indian Students
20 Students
67 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
365 Students
971 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
242 Students
522 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
156 Students
456 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
4,291 Students
10,726 Students
% White Students
80%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4 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
265 Students
2,050 Students
% of Others Students
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Rockingham County, NH?
The top ranked private high schools in Rockingham County, NH include Phillips Exeter Academy, Williams Bridge Academy, and Coe-brown Northwood Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Rockingham County?
9 private high schools are located in Rockingham County.
How diverse are private high schools in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rockingham County?
15% of private high schools in Rockingham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Rockingham County include: Coe-brown Northwood Academy vs. Phillips Exeter Academy

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