The Dewey School in Canterbury, NH, serves 47 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 47:1, with one teacher serving all enrolled students.
Approximately 12.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this rural community.
The Dewey School offers an alternative education program focused on early childhood grades PK–K.
Located in a rural area, the school provides local access to pre–kindergarten and kindergarten education in Canterbury, NH.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
47:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Dewey School?
The application deadline for The Dewey School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Dewey School is Tilton School (7.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Shaker Road School (7.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
131 Shaker Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Tuition listed
72 Spaulding Rd
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
7.6 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 86 students Avg. class size: 6 students
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
7.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Heavenly Sonshine Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
49 Church St
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9804
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9804
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
East Side Learning Center ![East Side Learning Center Photo]( "East Side Learning Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
164 E Side Dr
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 174 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
7.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Columbus Ave
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
10.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
80 Clinton Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5410
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5410
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parker Academy ![Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are!]( "Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are!")
Special Education School
2 Fisk Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
12 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
131 Shaker Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Tuition listed
37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Capital Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
310 Sheep Davis Road
Concord, NH 03301
(207) 890-6094
Concord, NH 03301
(207) 890-6094
10.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
St. John Regional School
(Catholic)
61 S State St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3222
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3222
11.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
80 Clinton Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5410
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5410
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
131 Shaker Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Tuition listed
Heavenly Sonshine Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
49 Church St
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9804
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9804
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
East Side Learning Center ![East Side Learning Center Photo]( "East Side Learning Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
164 E Side Dr
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 174 students
37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Early Enrichment Center ![The Early Enrichment Center Photo - The Early Enrichment Center]( "The Early Enrichment Center Photo - The Early Enrichment Center")
Daycare / Preschool
16 Chenell Dr
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-3282
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-3282
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Weare Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 East Rd.
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-7555
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-7555
9556.5 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Center Woods School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14 Center Rd.
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-4500
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-4500
9556.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
John Stark Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
618 N Stark Hwy
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-7675
Weare, NH 03281
(603) 529-7675
9557 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Dunbarton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Robert Rogers Rd.
Dunbarton, NH 03046
(603) 774-3181
Dunbarton, NH 03046
(603) 774-3181
9557.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Henniker Community School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
9557.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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