Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,074 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Pinkerton Academy
About the School
- Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH, is a nonsectarian private high school serving grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 3,074 students.
- Founded in 1814, the school is located in a midsize suburban community and has one of the oldest founding dates among New Hampshire private schools.
- The student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by a faculty of 238 teachers.
- Approximately 8 percent of the student body identifies as students of color.
- Annual tuition is set at $25,000 for this New Hampshire suburban high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,074 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Pinkerton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Grade 9 largest at 935 and senior enrollment falls to 639, making the ninth grade 296 students larger than grade 12.
Year Founded
1814
Student Body
Total Students
3,074 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
238 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Sports
School Mascot
Astros
School Notes
- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Pinkerton Academy is Victory Baptist School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clubhouse Childcare Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-5200
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Christian
132 Titus Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Baptist
242 Derry Rd
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 883-6310
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-5 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
1E Commons Dr Unit 28
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 818-8613
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-5200
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students
Catholic
9 Saint Francis Way
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-3312
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
39 Birch St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pinkerton Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Pinkerton St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 2,977 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
0.6 miles
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Next Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Grinnell School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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