Bishop Guertin High School Photo

Top 5 Best Hillsborough County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 23 private high schools serving 3,353 students in Hillsborough County, NH.
The top ranked private high schools in Hillsborough County, NH include The Derryfield School, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Bishop Guertin High School.
The average tuition cost is $16,054, which is lower than the New Hampshire private high school average tuition cost of $31,370.
43% of private high schools in Hillsborough County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Hillsborough County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
Grades: 6-12
| 389 students
The Harkness House
410 Amherst Street, Suite 150
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 316-6444
Grades: 6-9
| 17 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
Bishop Guertin High School
Bishop Guertin High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
194 Lund Road
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 889-4107
Grades: 9-12
| 793 students
Crossroads Christian School
Crossroads Christian School Photo
(Christian)
43 Atwood Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
Grades: NS-12
| 180 students
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
222 Isaac Frye Hwy
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
Grades: PK-12
| 361 students
Legacy By Gersh At Crotched Mountain
Special Education School
1 Verney Drive
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3311
Grades: 2-12
| 43 students
Mount Zion Christian Schools
Mount Zion Christian Schools Photo - 2nd and 3rd grade class singing carols to their pen pals at the nursing home
(Christian)
(15)
132 Titus Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
Grades: PK-12
| 135 students
South Merrimack Christian Academy
(Christian)
517 Boston Post Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Trinity High School
(Catholic)
581 Bridge St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 668-2910
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Antrim Girls Shelter
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
55 Main St
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-3124
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Christian Bible Church Academy
(Assembly of God)
205 Manchester St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 882-1055
Grades: 1-12
| 16 students
Clearway High School
Special Education School
40 Arlington St
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 598-8303
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Hawthorne Academy
100 Old N Branch Rd
Antrim, NH 03440
(603) 588-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Hillsboro Christian School
Hillsboro Christian School Photo - Excellence in EducationSpiritual Maturity
(Baptist)
337 Second New Hampshire Tpke
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 478-2233
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Hollis Montessori School
Hollis Montessori School Photo - The Upper School program for 7th-9th grade encompasses all of the disciplines of a traditional education. The approach, however, is thoroughly Montessori.
Montessori School
(4)
9 South Merrimack Road
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
Grades: NS-9
| 115 students
Holy Family Academy
Holy Family Academy Photo - Household Tug-o-War!
(Catholic)
(4)
281 Cartier St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Nfi - Midway Shelter
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Grades: 7-11
| 17 students
Ny Youth Development Center/sysc
Special Education School
1056 N River Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 625-5471
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Robert B Jolicoeur School
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Grades: 4-12
| 105 students
The Rsec Academy
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
242 Derry Rd
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 883-6310
Grades: PK-12
| 70 students
Wediko School At The Home For Little Wanderers
Wediko School At The Home For Little Wanderers Photo - Wediko Lakefront
All-boys | Special Education School
11 Bobcat Blvd
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 478-5236
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Hillsborough County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
722 Mast Rd
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 669-6277
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
3 Crown St
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 889-2649
Grades: NS-6
| n/a students
41 Back River Road
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-4678
Grades: 1-9
| 25 students
10 Depot St
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-3535
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
273 Elm St
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-9324
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students
456 Union St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-6411
Grades: K-8
| 146 students
3 Main St
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2100
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Hillsborough County, NH?
The top ranked private high schools in Hillsborough County, NH include The Derryfield School, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Bishop Guertin High School.
How many private high schools are located in Hillsborough County?
23 private high schools are located in Hillsborough County.
How much do private high schools cost in Hillsborough County?
The average tuition cost is $16,054, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $31,370.
How diverse are private high schools in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County private high schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Hillsborough County?
43% of private high schools in Hillsborough County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?

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