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New Hampshire Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: New Hampshire Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in New Hampshire is $19,643 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $14,132 per year and the private high school average is $31,166 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Exeter Day School, with a tuition of $1,520.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NH Schools Ranked: 91
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,520–$5,500
NH School Avg.: $19,668
National School Avg.: $11,232

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NH Schools Ranked: 91
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,520–$5,500
NH School Avg.: $19,668
National School Avg.: $11,232

New Hampshire Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +25.7% (+$4,120 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New Hampshire (NH) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$20,139	▲ +$550	▲ +2.8%
2024	$14,622	$19,589	▲ +$1,074	▲ +5.8%
2023	$14,057	$18,515	▲ +$473	▲ +2.6%
2022	$13,504	$18,042	▲ +$568	▲ +3.3%
2021	$13,232	$17,474	▲ +$159	▲ +0.9%
2020	$12,915	$17,315	▲ +$316	▲ +1.9%
2019	$12,656	$16,999	▲ +$355	▲ +2.1%
2018	$12,363	$16,644	▲ +$50	▲ +0.3%
2017	$12,049	$16,594	▲ +$575	▲ +3.6%
2016	$11,633	$16,019	▲ +$1,281	▲ +8.7%
2015	$11,174	$14,738	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $1,520–$5,500, avg $19,668)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,520 $7,500 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,801

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Hampshire average private schools tuition?

The New Hampshire average private schools tuition is $19,643 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in New Hampshire?

The top ranked private schools in New Hampshire include Exeter Day School, Tollhouse Preschool and Merri-Loo Community Preschool.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in New Hampshire?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in New Hampshire is Hillsboro Christian School, with a tuition of $1950. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Hillsboro Christian School, with a tuition of $1950.

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