Pinkerton Academy

5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038

www.pinkertonacademy.org

Pinkerton Academy is a secondary school in Derry, New Hampshire, United States.

It serves roughly 3,269 students, making it by far the largest high school in New Hampshire, more than 1,300 students greater than the next largest high school.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked NH School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,074 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Pinkerton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1814

Student Body

Total Students

3,074 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

238 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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School Notes

School Mascot: Astros

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alan B. Shepard Jr. - America's first man in space in 1961 -
- Robert Frost - famous poet who taught English here from 1906 to 1911 -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pinkerton Academy cost?

Pinkerton Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Pinkerton Academy?

Pinkerton Academy famous alumni include: Alan B. Shepard Jr. - America's first man in space in 1961 and Robert Frost - famous poet who taught English here from 1906 to 1911.

What is Pinkerton Academy's ranking?

Pinkerton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Pinkerton Academy?

The application deadline for Pinkerton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked NH School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,074 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Hampshire is $14,380 for elementary schools and $30,361 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Hampshire is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).