Portsmouth Christian Academy Photo - Math and Reading Buddies build relationships between our younger and older students.

Best Strafford County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 1,461 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Strafford County, NH include My School, Portsmouth Christian Academy, and St. Mary Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
45% of private elementary schools in Strafford County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Strafford County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
My School
Special Program Emphasis
(18)
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portsmouth Christian Academy
Portsmouth Christian Academy Photo - Our beautiful 50 acre campus sits along the Bellamy River in Dover, NH, a suburb an hour outside Boston.
(Christian)
(12)
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Academy
(Catholic)
(2)
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Tuition listed
Cross Road Kindergarten & School
(Christian)
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
Dover Children's Center
Special Program Emphasis
43 Back River Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-7637
Gr: PK-7 | 76 students
Monarch School of New England
Monarch School of New England Photo - At the Monarch School of New England, students are celebrated for their own unique strengths and abilities. Programs are highly individualized, to build upon what students CAN do.
Special Education School
(1)
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
(1)
16 Bridge St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4803
Gr: K-8 | 116 students
Strafford Learning Center - John Powers School
Special Education School
317 Main St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
Gr: 2-8 | 25 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Strafford County, New Hampshire

Strafford County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barrington Village School (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4 Commerce Way
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-3899
Gr: K-1 | 28 students
37 Province Lane
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2660
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17 Heaton Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-1151
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students Tuition listed
619 Governors Road
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 755-3096
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
12 Rocky Hill Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3043
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Strafford County, NH?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Strafford County, NH include My School, Portsmouth Christian Academy, and St. Mary Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Strafford County?
10 private elementary schools are located in Strafford County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Strafford County?
Strafford County private elementary schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Strafford County?
45% of private elementary schools in Strafford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Strafford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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