Best Salem Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 788 students in Salem, NH.
The top ranked private preschools in Salem, NH include Patsy's House Daycare & Learning Center and St. Joseph Regional Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private preschool average acceptance rate of 75%.
30% of private preschools in Salem, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Salem Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Patsy's House Daycare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
76 Lawrence Rd
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-5655
Grades: K
| 10 students
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
40 Main St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-6811
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Create & Discover Learning Center, Inc
Daycare / Preschool
176 Main Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 894-5250
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
Granite State Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Sand Hill Road
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
The Learning Path Childcare Center & Kindergarten
Alternative School
(2)
15 Ermer Rd Units 102&103
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
Merrimack Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Lowell Rd
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7310
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
Salem Boys & Girls Club
Daycare / Preschool
3 Geremonty Dr
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-7709
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
Salem Kid Start Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(7)
101 School St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4289
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
Wonder Years Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
393 Main Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 890-0155
Grades: NS-PK
| 94 students
Wonder Years Learning Center-salem
Daycare / Preschool
393 Main St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 890-0155
Grades: PK-K
| 105 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Salem, New Hampshire

Salem, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
8 Pleasant Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 870-5327
Grades: NS-PK
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Salem, NH?
The top ranked private preschools in Salem, NH include Patsy's House Daycare & Learning Center and St. Joseph Regional Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Salem?
10 private preschools are located in Salem.
How diverse are private preschools in Salem?
Salem private preschools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Salem?
30% of private preschools in Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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