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.

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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 alternative private high schools serving 1,370 students in New Hampshire.
The top ranked alternative private high 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 high school average acceptance rate of 70%.
17% of alternative private high schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked New Hampshire Alternative Private High 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
Enriched Learning Center
Alternative School
26 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
Grades: 4-12
| 13 students
Nfi - Midway Shelter
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Grades: 7-11
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in New Hampshire include Phillips Exeter Academy, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Bethlehem Christian School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in New Hampshire?
6 alternative private high schools are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire alternative private high schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in New Hampshire?
17% of alternative private high schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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