Lakeland School Photo - Students enjoy a rock climbing field trip

Top 5 Best Belknap County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,098 students in Belknap County, NH (there are 25 public schools, serving 8,062 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Belknap County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top ranked private schools in Belknap County, NH include New Hampton School, Tilton School, and Sant Bani School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
44% of private schools in Belknap County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Top Ranked Belknap County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Tilton School
Tilton School Photo - Tilton's academic quad, with historic Knowles Hall in the background, during the fall.
(1)
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
50 Church St
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3156
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Laconia Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1386 Meredith Center Rd
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3250
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Lakeland School
Lakeland School Photo - Students enjoy a rock climbing field trip
40 Meredith Center Road
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5680
Grades: NS-8
| 37 students
New Hampton School
New Hampton School Photo - A spirited and supportive community.
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Sant Bani School
Sant Bani School Photo
19 Ashram Road
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 934-4240
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Heavenly Sonshine Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
49 Church St
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9804
Grades: PK-K
| 11 students
85 Zion Hill Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8340
Grades: 2-12
| 8 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Belknap County, New Hampshire

Belknap County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
87 Horne Road
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 524-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
523 W Main St
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7077
Grades: NS-1
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Belknap County, NH include New Hampton School, Tilton School, and Sant Bani School.
How many private schools are located in Belknap County?
8 private schools are located in Belknap County.
How diverse are private schools in Belknap County?
Belknap County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Belknap County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Belknap County are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Belknap County?
44% of private schools in Belknap County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).
Which private schools in Belknap County are often viewed compared to one another?

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