For the 2025-26 school year, there are 21 special education private elementary schools serving 729 students in New Hampshire.
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in New Hampshire include Parker Academy and Easterseals Lancaster School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
Top Ranked New Hampshire Special Education Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Easterseals Lancaster School
Special Education School
525 Prospect St
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Parker Academy![Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are!]( "Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are!")
Special Education School
2 Fisk Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 4 students
Ashuelot Valley Academy
Special Education School
31 Washington St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 506-4665
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 506-4665
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students
The Birchtree Center![The Birchtree Center Photo]( "The Birchtree Center Photo")
Special Education School
215 Commerce Way, Suite 300
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
Gr: PK-12
Cedarcrest School![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.]( "Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.")
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Contoocook School
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Granite Hill School
Special Education School
135 Elm Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-0697
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-0697
Gr: 7-12 | 36 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
Mount Prospect Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
354 Main St
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1102
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1102
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students
Nfi North Country Shelter
Special Education School
US-2 & Davenport Rd
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-7161
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-7161
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students
Ny Youth Development Center/sysc
Special Education School
1056 N River Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 625-5471
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 625-5471
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Pine Haven Boys Center
All-boys | Special Education School
133 River Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7141
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7141
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Robert B Jolicoeur School
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
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
The Rsec Academy
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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
Seacoast Learning Collaborative
Special Education School
51 Carlton E. Sockwell Way
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 679-2021
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 679-2021
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Squamscott River Academy
All-girls | Special Education School
14 Lafayette Rd, Unit #4
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 932-7809
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 932-7809
Gr: 8-11 | 17 students
Strafford Learning Center - John Powers School
Special Education School
317 Main St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
Gr: 2-8 | 25 students
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All-boys | Special Education School
11 Bobcat Blvd
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 478-5236
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 478-5236
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Williams Bridge Academy![Williams Bridge Academy Photo - Learning Skills Academy]( "Williams Bridge Academy Photo - Learning Skills Academy")
Special Education School
1247 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-4903
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-4903
Gr: 4-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private elementary schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in New Hampshire include Parker Academy and Easterseals Lancaster School.
How many special education private elementary schools are located in New Hampshire?
21 special education private elementary schools are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are special education private elementary schools in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire special education private elementary schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
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