For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 788 students in 03079, NH (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,912 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in 03079, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top ranked private schools in 03079, NH include St. Joseph Regional Catholic School and Patsy's House Daycare & Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
Top Ranked 03079 New Hampshire Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Patsy's House Daycare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
76 Lawrence Rd
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-5655
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-5655
Gr: K | 10 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
40 Main St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-6811
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-6811
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Create & Discover Learning Center, Inc
Daycare / Preschool
176 Main Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 894-5250
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 894-5250
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Granite State Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Sand Hill Road
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students
15 Ermer Rd Units 102&103
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Merrimack Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Lowell Rd
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7310
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7310
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Tuition listed
Salem Boys & Girls Club
Daycare / Preschool
3 Geremonty Dr
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-7709
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-7709
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
101 School St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4289
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4289
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Tuition listed
Wonder Years Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
393 Main Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 890-0155
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 890-0155
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students
Wonder Years Learning Center-salem
Daycare / Preschool
393 Main St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 890-0155
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 890-0155
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
03079, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Littleville Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
8 Pleasant Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 870-5327
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 870-5327
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 03079, NH?
The top ranked private schools in 03079, NH include St. Joseph Regional Catholic School and Patsy's House Daycare & Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in 03079?
10 private schools are located in 03079.
How diverse are private schools in 03079?
03079 private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in 03079 go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in 03079 are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
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