Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Nfi North Country Shelter
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1974
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 18%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & 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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Special Education School
525 Prospect St
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(603) 206-6700
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
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(603) 869-5401
Distance: 16.0 mi
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(603) 215-6372
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Gr: K-10 | 20 students
Christian
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(603) 915-0484
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
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(802) 427-8013
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
525 Prospect St
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
142B Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-3884
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Catholic
Po Box 94
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-8238
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1858 Maple St
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: K-6 | 18 students
Alternative School
809 Brook Rd
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
142B Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-3884
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Catholic
Po Box 94
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-8238
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
75 Bronson St
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-6464
Distance: 24.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
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(802) 751-8223
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149 Main St.
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(603) 823-7411
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(603) 823-7411
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