For the 2025 school year, there are 294 private schools serving 31,916 students in New Hampshire (there are 508 public schools, serving 165,155 students). 16% of all K-12 students in New Hampshire attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $14,944 for elementary schools and $31,481 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire include St. Paul's School, Kimball Union Academy, and Dublin School.
The average acceptance rate is 74% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 17% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked New Hampshire Private Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown (2 schools), Notre Dame (2 schools), Rimmon Heights (2 schools), Pinardville (1 schools), East Hampstead (1 schools).
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# Schools
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked private schools in New Hampshire include St. Paul's School, Kimball Union Academy, and Dublin School.
How many private schools are located in New Hampshire?
There are 294 private schools are located in New Hampshire.
How much do private schools cost in New Hampshire?
The average private school tuition in New Hampshire is $14,944 for elementary schools and $31,481 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New Hampshire?
Approximately 17% of students in New Hampshire private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in New Hampshire go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in New Hampshire attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Hampshire?
Which private schools in New Hampshire are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in New Hampshire include: Keene Montessori School vs. Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County, Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County vs. Keene Montessori School, Kids Inn Early Learning Center vs. Sunrise Children's Center
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