Phillips Exeter Academy Photo - Exeter's campus is surrounded by fields, forests and a quaint New England town with shops and cafes. We are a 50-minute train ride from Boston and the Atlantic coast is just 10 miles away.

Top 5 Best New Hampshire Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 2,216 students in New Hampshire. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Hampshire.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Hampshire include Phillips Exeter Academy, Tilton School and Hampshire Country School.
The average acceptance rate is 49%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
11% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Hampshire (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Tilton School
Tilton School Photo - Tilton's academic quad, with historic Knowles Hall in the background, during the fall.
(1)
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
907 First Nh Tpke
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Hampshire Country School
Hampshire Country School Photo - Island Pond is regularly used for canoeing and fishing.
All-boys
28 Patey Circle
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3325
Grades: 3-10
| 20 students
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy Photo - Exeter students live and learn all over the world by participating in 40 off-campus programs from Iceland (shown) to South Africa to Washington, DC.
Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Grades: 9-12
| 1,106 students
The White Mountain School
The White Mountain School Photo - Is the classroom the only place in which to learn? We don't think so. WMS Students immerse themselves in a week-long, off-campus Field Course each semester. These unique experiences allow in-depth, academic exploration of a specific topic in an authentic setting. Each Course provides an incomparable opportunity for students to explore and develop interests and passions beyond the classroom.
(Catholic)
(2)
371 West Farm Road
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-2928
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Children In Motion
Daycare / Preschool
274 County Farm Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 743-3312
Grades: K
| 4 students
The Contoocook School
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Davenport School
All-girls | Special Education School
(1)
30 Davenport Rd
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-4328
Grades: 8-10
| 8 students
Enriched Learning Center
Alternative School
26 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
Grades: 4-12
| 13 students

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