Nfi North Country Shelter in Jefferson, NH is a co–educational special education school serving grades 8 through 11 with a total enrollment of 7 students.
Founded in 1974, this nonsectarian school operates with 2 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1.
The student body includes 12.5 percent students of color, reflecting part of the community's diversity.
The school is located in a rural setting and provides specialized programs tailored to middle and high school students.
Nearby private schools include Easterseals Lancaster School and Sunnybrook Montessori School, both within six miles of Jefferson, NH.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Yitzhak Bakal, Founder, NAFI
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Nfi North Country Shelter?
Nfi North Country Shelter famous alumni include: Dr. Yitzhak Bakal, Founder, NAFI.
When is the application deadline for Nfi North Country Shelter?
The application deadline for Nfi North Country Shelter is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Nfi North Country Shelter is Easterseals Lancaster School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sunnybrook Montessori School (5.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Easterseals Lancaster School
Special Education School
525 Prospect St
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
4.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Sunnybrook Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
142B Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-3884
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-3884
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Mount Royal Academy North
(Catholic)
Po Box 94
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-8238
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-8238
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
1858 Maple St
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
15 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodland Community School ![Woodland Community School Photo]( "Woodland Community School Photo")
Alternative School
809 Brook Rd
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
15 miles
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Easterseals Lancaster School
Special Education School
525 Prospect St
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
4.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
1858 Maple St
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
15 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Enriched Learning Center
Alternative School
26 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
16 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 13 students
Unity Christian School
(Christian)
593 Sullivan St
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 915-0484
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 915-0484
16.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 20 students Tuition listed
Burke Mountain Academy ![Burke Mountain Academy Photo]( "Burke Mountain Academy Photo")
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
24 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Easterseals Lancaster School
Special Education School
525 Prospect St
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
4.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Sunnybrook Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
142B Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-3884
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-3884
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Mount Royal Academy North
(Catholic)
Po Box 94
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-8238
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-8238
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
1858 Maple St
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
15 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodland Community School ![Woodland Community School Photo]( "Woodland Community School Photo")
Alternative School
809 Brook Rd
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
15 miles
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunnybrook Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
142B Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-3884
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-3884
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Mount Royal Academy North
(Catholic)
Po Box 94
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-8238
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-8238
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
The Children S House
Montessori School
75 Bronson St
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-6464
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-6464
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
30 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
24.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
121 Maple St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
25.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Landaff Blue School
(Math: ≥50%)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 Millbrook Rd.
Lisbon, NH 03585
(603) 838-6416
Lisbon, NH 03585
(603) 838-6416
9645.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Lafayette Regional School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149 Main St.
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
9648 miles
Gr: K-6 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Profile Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
691 Profile Rd.
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411
9649 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Profile Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
691 Profile Rd.
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411
9649 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
North Country Charter Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
9649.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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