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New Hampshire Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 3,220 students in New Hampshire.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 47%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
Affiliations: 11% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Hampshire include Kimball Union Academy, Holderness School, and Dublin School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Hampshire (2026-27)

Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Cardigan Mountain School
Gr: 6-9 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 18
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
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Dublin School Photo
Dublin School
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 40
18 Lehmann Way
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
(2)
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High Mowing School Photo
High Mowing School
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
222 Isaac Frye Hwy
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
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Holderness School Photo
Holderness School
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
33 Chapel Lane
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1257
(2)
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Kimball Union Academy Photo
Kimball Union Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 38
64 Main Street
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
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New Hampton School Photo
New Hampton School
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
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Phillips Exeter Academy Photo
Phillips Exeter Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22
Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
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Tilton School Photo
Tilton School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
(1)
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Wolfeboro Camp School Photo
Wolfeboro Camp School
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Hampshire?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Hampshire include Kimball Union Academy, Holderness School, and Dublin School.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in New Hampshire?
9 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in New Hampshire?
11% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
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Private Schools
3,220
Students
$66,336
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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