About the School
- The Circle Of Friends School in Derry, NH, serves 55 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban early childhood program.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 6 teachers on staff, supporting a small–group learning environment.
- This co–ed early learning center offers educational programs for grades PK and K within the midsize suburban community of Derry.
- As a nonsectarian early childhood program, The Circle Of Friends School enrolls students from the local Derry area.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Circle Of Friends School?
The application deadline for The Circle Of Friends School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to The Circle Of Friends School is Pinkerton Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clubhouse Childcare Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Nutfield Cooperative School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
Distance: 1.7 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: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
Distance: 1.7 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: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
39 Birch St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-5200
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Baptist
242 Derry Rd
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 883-6310
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Distance: 1.3 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: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-5200
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
40 Main St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-6811
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
39 Birch St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Distance: 1.7 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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 W Running Brook Ln
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
0.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
1.1 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
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
1.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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