2nd Nature Academy (SNA) Photo - 2nd Nature Academy includes early childhood through high school.

Top 3 Best New Hampshire Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 alternative private schools serving 1,910 students in New Hampshire.
The top ranked alternative private schools in New Hampshire include Phillips Exeter Academy, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Bethlehem Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
7% of alternative private schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked New Hampshire Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2nd Nature Academy (SNA)
2nd Nature Academy (SNA) Photo - 2nd Nature Academy includes early childhood through high school.
Alternative School
(16)
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Grades: NS-12
| 179 students
Bethlehem Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
1858 Maple St
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy Photo - Exeter students live and learn all over the world by participating in 40 off-campus programs from Iceland (shown) to South Africa to Washington, DC.
Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Grades: 9-12
| 1,106 students
Camp E-toh-anee
All-boys | Alternative School
35 Eckerd Alley Way
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-8755
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
The Dewey School
Alternative School
Po Box 155
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 731-8091
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
East Side Learning Center
Alternative School
164 E Side Dr
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
Grades: PK-K
| 86 students
Enriched Learning Center
Alternative School
26 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
Grades: 4-12
| 13 students
Kids World Academy Of New Hampshire
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
The Learning Path Childcare Center & Kindergarten
Alternative School
(2)
15 Ermer Rd Units 102&103
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
Nfi - Midway Shelter
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Grades: 7-11
| 17 students
Playmates Learning Center
Alternative School
56 North Road
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3128
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool
Alternative School
266 Upper Bay Rd
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 630-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Seedlings Early Learning Center
Alternative School
160 Main St
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-3381
Grades: PK-K
| 108 students
Woodland Community School
Woodland Community School Photo
Alternative School
809 Brook Rd
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Woodside School
Alternative School
114 S Fruit St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8418
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked alternative private schools in New Hampshire include Phillips Exeter Academy, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Bethlehem Christian School.
How many alternative private schools are located in New Hampshire?
15 alternative private schools are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are alternative private schools in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire alternative private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in New Hampshire?
7% of alternative private schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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