South Merrimack Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 274 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,690
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

South Merrimack Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
National Christian School Association (NCSA)
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	South Merrimack Christian Academy
Pre-K	24
Kind	20
1	20
2	22
3	25
4	20
5	21
6	20
7	19
8	21
9	17
10	11
11	19
12	15

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Year Founded

1996

Student Body

Total Students

274 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,690

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Tuition Notes

High School Tuition Rate

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Nancy Fenter

Admissions Associate

Alexandra Collenberg

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerVolleyball

School Notes

At South Merrimack Christian Academy, we firmly believe that education is a joint responsibility of the home and school, and we plan to develop a close working relationship with you, striving to achieve the highest quality education for your child.
Our chosen curriculum, guidelines and regulations are all designed to meet that goal, and we covet your support.

School Mascot: Minuteman

South Merrimack Christian Academy, a ministry of Merrimack Valley Baptist Church, is a life preparatory school in partnership with parents to cultivate the academic, spiritual, and emotional growth of students and to inspire them to influence our culture for Jesus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does South Merrimack Christian Academy cost?

South Merrimack Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $8,690 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of South Merrimack Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of South Merrimack Christian Academy is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.

What sports does South Merrimack Christian Academy offer?

South Merrimack Christian Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is South Merrimack Christian Academy's ranking?

South Merrimack Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for South Merrimack Christian Academy?

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

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The average private school tuition in Hillsborough County, NH is $12,413 for elementary schools and $16,140 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hillsborough County, NH is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).