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Largest New Hampshire Private Elementary Schools

Name: New Hampshire Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in New Hampshire has 117 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in New Hampshire is Portsmouth Christian Academy, with 673 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NH Schools Ranked: 109
Top 20 Range (Students): 211–673
NH School Avg.: 117
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NH Schools Ranked: 109
Top 20 Range (Students): 211–673
NH School Avg.: 117
National School Avg.: 196

New Hampshire Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +6.4% (+7 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New Hampshire (NH) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	116	▲ +8	▲ +7.4%
2024	192	108	▼ -6	▼ -5.3%
2023	193	114	▲ +3	▲ +2.7%
2022	205	111	▲ +5	▲ +4.7%
2021	201	106	▲ +8	▲ +8.2%
2020	188	98	▼ -4	▼ -3.9%
2019	193	102	▲ +4	▲ +4.1%
2018	190	98	▼ -12	▼ -10.9%
2017	199	110	▲ +1	▲ +0.9%
2016	196	109	▲ +3	▲ +2.8%
2015	183	106	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — New Hampshire (students range: 211–673, avg 117)

School Size Range: 132 673 Avg. School Size: 263

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Hampshire average private elementary schools student size?

The New Hampshire average private elementary schools student size is 117 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in New Hampshire?

The top ranked private elementary schools in New Hampshire include Portsmouth Christian Academy, World Academy and St. Christopher School.

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