For the 2024-25 school year, there are 78 private schools serving 10,094 students in Rockingham County, NH (there are 97 public schools, serving 42,040 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Rockingham County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top ranked private schools in Rockingham County, NH include Phillips Exeter Academy, St. Joseph Regional Catholic School, and St. Patrick Academy.
The average tuition cost is $18,759, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $21,623.
Top Ranked Rockingham County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
907 First Nh Tpke
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
146 High St
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Exeter Day School
Daycare / Preschool
11 Marlboro Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-3342
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-3342
Grades: NS
| 282 students
Nutfield Cooperative School
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
Grades: PK-K
| 174 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.]( "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
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Grades: 9-12
| 1,106 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
289 Lafayette Rd
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3254
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3254
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
40 Main St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-6811
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-6811
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
St. Patrick Academy![St. Patrick Academy Photo]( "St. Patrick Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
315 Banfield Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(512) 944-5765
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(512) 944-5765
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
A Place To Grow![A Place To Grow Photo - Brentwood Christian Academy 263 Rt. 125 Brentwood NH 03833]( "A Place To Grow Photo - Brentwood Christian Academy 263 Rt. 125 Brentwood NH 03833")
Daycare / Preschool
263 Route 125
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 679-1660
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 679-1660
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Acorn School
Daycare / Preschool
136 Winnicut Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 686-1256
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 686-1256
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Amesbury Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
285 Main Ave Route 107a
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 394-9970
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 394-9970
Grades: PK-7
| 24 students
Appleseeds Day School
Daycare / Preschool
15 Hampton Rd
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 742-9995
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 742-9995
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
The Applewood Learning Center![The Applewood Learning Center Photo]( "The Applewood Learning Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2 Hampton Drive
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-3139
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-3139
Grades: NS-K
| 58 students
Auburn Montessori School![Auburn Montessori School Photo - Auburn Montessori values outdoor education. Along with plenty of free play, we feature "Woodland Wednesdays" ; our outdoor classroom program. Trails, ponds, streams, farm animals, and our outdoor meeting space combine to allow children to become confident in self management, build motor skills, cognitive thinking, cooperation and leadership. Academic learning is achieved when the building blocks are in place.]( "Auburn Montessori School Photo - Auburn Montessori values outdoor education. Along with plenty of free play, we feature \"Woodland Wednesdays\" ; our outdoor classroom program. Trails, ponds, streams, farm animals, and our outdoor meeting space combine to allow children to become confident in self management, build motor skills, cognitive thinking, cooperation and leadership. Academic learning is achieved when the building blocks are in place.")
Montessori School
78 Rockingham Rd
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 627-1691
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 627-1691
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
Beginnings & Beyond
Daycare / Preschool
320 Sandown Rd Unit 10
East Hampstead, NH 03826
(603) 329-0124
East Hampstead, NH 03826
(603) 329-0124
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
The Birchtree Center
Special Education School
2064 Woodbury Ave
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
Grades: 2-12
| 39 students
Chester Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
465 Derry Road
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-6016
Grades: NS-PK
| 21 students
49 S Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-8167
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-8167
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Grades: K-1
| 4 students
The Country Club For Kids
Daycare / Preschool
50 Main St
Fremont, NH 03044
(603) 895-2234
Fremont, NH 03044
(603) 895-2234
Grades: PK-K
| 59 students
Cozy Kids Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
3 Sanborn Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 437-5437
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 437-5437
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Create & Discover Learning Center, Inc
Daycare / Preschool
176 Main Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 894-5250
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 894-5250
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
Discovery Child Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool
30 Rye Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 334-6336
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 334-6336
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
Fremont Early Learning Environment
Daycare / Preschool
300 Main Street
Fremont, NH 03044
(603) 895-9992
Fremont, NH 03044
(603) 895-9992
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Granite State Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Sand Hill Road
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Great Bay Kids Company
Daycare / Preschool
3 Simons Ln
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Hazel Drive Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
35 Hazel Dr
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-9600
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-9600
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
356 Exeter Rd
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(603) 772-9093
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(603) 772-9093
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
Hogarth Country Day School![Hogarth Country Day School Photo - Winner Best Nursery/Preschool]( "Hogarth Country Day School Photo - Winner Best Nursery/Preschool")
Daycare / Preschool
41 Water Street
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-2097
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-2097
Grades: NS-PK
| 14 students
Holy Angels Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
8 Atkinson Depot Road
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-9783
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-9783
Grades: NS-PK
| 62 students
Imagination Station
Daycare / Preschool
127 Haverhill Rd
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-2345
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-2345
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
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Rockingham County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
145 Hampstead Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-1501
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-1501
Grades: PK-12
| 309 students
Littleville Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
8 Pleasant Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 870-5327
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 870-5327
Grades: NS-PK
| 65 students
Montessori School Of Exeter (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
307 Epping Rd
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5558
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5558
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Mudpies & Make Believe Ch Center (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool
266 E Main Street
East Hampstead, NH 03826
(603) 378-9310
East Hampstead, NH 03826
(603) 378-9310
Grades: PK-K
| 19 students
St. Thomas Aquinas School (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
3 Moody St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2712
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2712
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Rockingham County, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Rockingham County, NH include Phillips Exeter Academy, St. Joseph Regional Catholic School, and St. Patrick Academy.
How many private schools are located in Rockingham County?
78 private schools are located in Rockingham County.
How much do private schools cost in Rockingham County?
The average tuition cost is $18,759, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $21,623.
How diverse are private schools in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is same as the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Rockingham County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Rockingham County are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rockingham County?
Which private schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rockingham County include: Heronfield Academy vs. Hampstead Academy, Coe-brown Northwood Academy vs. Phillips Exeter Academy, Appleseeds Day School vs. Acorn School
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