The Derryfield School Photo - The Derryfield School is located in Manchester, NH. The 70+ acre campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a Science & Innovation Center, Athletic & Wellness Center, 400-seat Theater, and lighted turf field.

New Hampshire Private High Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars

The average private high school in New Hampshire offers 15 extracurriculars (2025).
The private high school in New Hampshire offering the most extracurriculars is The Derryfield School, offering 49 extracurriculars.
Extra Offered Range: 1 49 Avg. Extra Offered: 15

New Hampshire Private High Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars (2025)

School
# Extra-curriculars
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Derryfield School
The Derryfield School Photo - The Derryfield School is located in Manchester, NH. The 70+ acre campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a Science & Innovation Center, Athletic & Wellness Center, 400-seat Theater, and lighted turf field.
Extra-curriculars: 49
Grades: 6-12
2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dublin School
Dublin School Photo
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 38
Grades: 9-12
18 Lehmann Way
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kimball Union Academy
Kimball Union Academy Photo
Extra-curriculars: 38
Grades: 9-12
64 Main Street
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Rank: #44.
St. Paul's School
St. Paul's School Photo - Students walking to class after Chapel.
(Episcopal)
Extra-curriculars: 31
Grades: 9-12
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Rank: #55.
Bishop Brady High School
Bishop Brady High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: 9-12
25 Columbus Ave
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
Rank: #66.
New Hampton School
New Hampton School Photo - A spirited and supportive community.
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: 9-12
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
Rank: #77.
Tilton School
Tilton School Photo - Maloney Hall is one of Tilton's newest dormitories and provides suite-style living for mainly 12th-grade and postgraduate students.
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 22
Grades: 9-12
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Rank: #88.
Holderness School
Holderness School Photo
(Episcopal)
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 20
Grades: 9-12
33 Chapel Lane
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1257
Rank: #99.
High Mowing School
High Mowing School Photo - The only International Waldorf boarding & day school in North America, High Mowing welcomes students from across the globe. Explore our 300-acre classroom. Become a citizen of the world, a steward of the land with a global perspective. Join us, get connected.
Special Program Emphasis
Extra-curriculars: 19
Grades: PK-12
222 Isaac Frye Hwy
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
Rank: #1010.
Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Campus View
All-boys
Extra-curriculars: 18
Grades: 6-9
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Rank: #1111.
Brewster Academy
Brewster Academy Photo - Brewster Academy boasts strong athletic teams with 14 league titles, 17 New England tournament bids, and two national titles in the past five years.
Extra-curriculars: 17
Grades: 9-12
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Rank: #1212.
Portsmouth Christian Academy
Portsmouth Christian Academy Photo - Our beautiful 50 acre campus sits along the Bellamy River in Dover, NH, a suburb an hour outside Boston.
(Christian)
(12)
Extra-curriculars: 16
Grades: PK-12
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Rank: #1313.
Proctor Academy
Proctor Academy Photo - 2,500 acres of living classroom.
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 13
Grades: 9-12
204 Main Street
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6641
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
2nd Nature Academy (SNA)
2nd Nature Academy (SNA) Photo - 2nd Nature Academy includes early childhood through high school.
Alternative School
(16)
Extra-curriculars: 10
Grades: NS-12
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Holy Family Academy
Holy Family Academy Photo - Household Tug-o-War!
(Catholic)
(4)
Extra-curriculars: 10
Grades: 7-12
281 Cartier St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
Rank: #1616.
Oliverian School
Oliverian School Photo - Aerial view of the Oliverian campus. The Meeting House, main Academic Building, and Mackinnon/Student Center can be seen.
(4)
Extra-curriculars: 9
Grades: 9-12
28 Becket Dr
Pike, NH 03780
(603) 989-5100
Rank: #1717.
Hampshire Country School
Hampshire Country School Photo - Island Pond is regularly used for canoeing and fishing.
All-boys
Extra-curriculars: 8
Grades: 3-10
28 Patey Circle
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3325
Rank: #1818.
Dublin Christian Academy
Dublin Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Extra-curriculars: 7
Grades: PK-12
106 Page Rd
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8505
Rank: #1919.
Laconia Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 6
Grades: PK-12
1386 Meredith Center Rd
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3250
Rank: #2020.
Jesse Remington High School
Jesse Remington High School Photo - In September 2024, our students enjoyed a beautiful day summitting Mt. Osceola, one of New Hampshire's 4,000 footers.
(Christian)
(13)
Extra-curriculars: 5
Grades: 9-12
15 Stevens Lane
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-5664
Rank: #2121.
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
Extra-curriculars: 4
Grades: PK-12
37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Monarch School of New England
Monarch School of New England Photo - At the Monarch School of New England, students are celebrated for their own unique strengths and abilities. Programs are highly individualized, to build upon what students CAN do.
Special Education School
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: K-12
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Williams Bridge Academy
Williams Bridge Academy Photo - Learning Skills Academy
Special Education School
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: 4-12
1247 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-4903
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Wolfeboro Camp School
Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Wolfeboro offers an excellent academic program for Middle, Upper, and ESL students. Guided by dedicated and seasoned private school faculty, the Wolfeboro curriculum includes additional emphasis on pre-prep goals, pre-college goals, and intensive ESL courses.
Special Program Emphasis
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: 5-12
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Hillsboro Christian School
Hillsboro Christian School Photo - Excellence in EducationSpiritual Maturity
(Baptist)
Extra-curriculars: 2
Grades: PK-12
337 Second New Hampshire Tpke
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 478-2233
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Mount Royal Academy
Mount Royal Academy Photo - Mount Royal Academy has been recognized as a Catholic Education Honor Roll School. The national Honor Roll program is directed by the Cardinal Newman Society and has recognized over 300 high-performing Catholic high schools nationwide since the program`s inception in 2004.
(Catholic)
(7)
Extra-curriculars: 2
Grades: PK-12
26 Seven Hearths Lane
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-9010
Rank: #2727.
Claremont Christian Academy
Claremont Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
Extra-curriculars: 1
Grades: PK-12
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Hampshire average number of extracurriculars offered by private high schools?
The New Hampshire average number of extracurriculars by private high schools is 15 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with most extracurriculars offered in New Hampshire?
The top ranked private high schools in New Hampshire include The Derryfield School, Dublin School and Kimball Union Academy.

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