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Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool

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Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool in Sanbornton, NH, serves 50 students from preschool through grade 5 in a rural, nonsectarian setting.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.

As an alternative school, Saplings offers co–educational programs designed to accommodate a small enrollment size in a rural community.

The preschool and elementary program includes 17 students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5, reflecting the school's focus on early education.

Saplings is located near other private schools in the Sanbornton area, including Sant Bani School and Laconia Christian Academy, providing families with multiple options for rural New Hampshire education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool?

The application deadline for Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Hampshire is $14,231 for elementary schools and $30,728 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Hampshire is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).