Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Nfi - Midway Shelter
About the School
- The Midway Shelter Program, located in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a shelter for court-ordered youth.
- The program offers individual and group counseling, education, and residential services in a staff-secure setting.
- An educational program is offered on-site.
- Youth are assisted in the development and internalization of adaptive coping mechanisms that lead to a successful placement in less restrictive, community-based settings including reunification with families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Nfi - Midway Shelter ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Inspiring and empowering people to reach their full potential and live successfully in their community.
- The Midway Shelter Program, located in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a shelter for court-ordered youth. The program offers individual and group counseling, education, and residential services in a staff-secure setting. An educational program is offered on-site. Youth are assisted in the development and internalization of adaptive coping mechanisms that lead to a successful placement in less restrictive, community-based settings including reunification with families.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Yitzhak Bakal, Founder of NFI/NFI (1974) -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Nfi - Midway Shelter?
Nfi - Midway Shelter famous alumni include: Dr. Yitzhak Bakal, Founder of NFI/NFI (1974).
When is the application deadline for Nfi - Midway Shelter?
The application deadline for Nfi - Midway Shelter is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nfi - Midway Shelter located?
Nfi - Midway Shelter is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Manchester, NH. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Nfi - Midway Shelter is Holy Family Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cardinal Lacroix Academy (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
148 Belmont St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
251 merrermack st
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-8800
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
30 Mechanic St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 232-8655
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-4 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
698 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
91 Pennacook St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 623-0678
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
281 Cartier St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
581 Bridge St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 668-2910
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Special Education School
1056 N River Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 625-5471
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Christian
132 Titus Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
148 Belmont St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-4 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
698 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
281 Cartier St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
206 North St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 622-1711
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Catholic
85 Third St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 669-3932
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
148 Belmont St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
251 merrermack st
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-8800
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
30 Mechanic St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 232-8655
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-4 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
698 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
91 Pennacook St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 623-0678
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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171 Turnpike Road
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(603) 878-4387
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-4387
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Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Mascenic Regional High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Turnpike Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-1113
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-1113
9524.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Boynton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Turnpike Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-4800
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-4800
9524.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Townsend Hill Rd.
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-0122
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-0122
9525.1 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13 Darling Hill Rd.
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-2962
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-2962
9525.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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