Wonder Years Learning Center–derry in Derry, NH, serves 139 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a suburban setting.
The school was founded in 1996 and provides co–educational instruction for children starting at the pre–kindergarten level.
With one teacher on staff, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 139:1.
Wonder Years Learning Center–derry ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for having one of the largest student bodies.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Wonder Years Learning Center-derry ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Wonderful Beginnings Last a Lifetime
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wonder Years Learning Center-derry's ranking?
Wonder Years Learning Center-derry ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Wonder Years Learning Center-derry?
The application deadline for Wonder Years Learning Center-derry is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Wonder Years Learning Center-derry is Pinkerton Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clubhouse Childcare Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Londonderry KinderCare (1.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
1 miles
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Londonderry KinderCare ![Londonderry KinderCare Photo - Londonderry KinderCare]( "Londonderry KinderCare Photo - Londonderry KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
7 Garden Ln
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-2288
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-2288
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 79 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students Tuition listed
The Applewood Learning Center ![The Applewood Learning Center Photo]( "The Applewood Learning Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2 Hampton Drive
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-3139
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-3139
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 58 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students Tuition listed
Victory Baptist School
(Baptist)
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
242 Derry Rd
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 883-6310
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 883-6310
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Robert B Jolicoeur School
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
8.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
1 miles
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Southern Nh Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1E Commons Dr Unit 28
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 818-8613
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 818-8613
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Victory Baptist School
(Baptist)
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1
9 Saint Francis Way
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-3312
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-3312
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Londonderry KinderCare ![Londonderry KinderCare Photo - Londonderry KinderCare]( "Londonderry KinderCare Photo - Londonderry KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
7 Garden Ln
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-2288
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-2288
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 79 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Applewood Learning Center ![The Applewood Learning Center Photo]( "The Applewood Learning Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2 Hampton Drive
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-3139
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-3139
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 58 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 3 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lunenburg Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Massachusetts Avenue
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4122
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4122
9512.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
78 Hollis Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
9513.5 miles
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Florence Roche School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
342 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
9513.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
346 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
9513.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Blanchard Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14 West Street
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5582
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5582
9513.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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