For the 2025 school year, there are 28 special education private schools serving 1,020 students in New Hampshire.
The top ranked special education private school in New Hampshire is Parker Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
Top Ranked New Hampshire Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Parker Academy![Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are! Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are!]()

Special Education School
2 Fisk Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Ashuelot Valley Academy
Special Education School
31 Washington St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 506-4665
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 506-4665
Grades: 5-12
| 32 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
Cedarcrest School![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities provides specialized care and education for up to 26 children, birth through age 21, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities provides specialized care and education for up to 26 children, birth through age 21, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home]()

Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Clearway High School
Special Education School
40 Arlington St
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 598-8303
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 598-8303
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
The Contoocook School
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Easterseals Lancaster School
Special Education School
525 Prospect St
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 206-6700
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Granite Hill School
Special Education School
135 Elm Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-0697
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-0697
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
767 Forest Road
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 835-9087
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 835-9087
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Longview School
Special Education School
55 Reservation Road
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Mount Prospect Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
354 Main St
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1102
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1102
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Nashua Childrens Home
Special Education School
125 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 883-3851
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 883-3851
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
Nfi North Country Shelter
Special Education School
US-2 & Davenport Rd
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-7161
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-7161
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Ny Youth Development Center/sysc
Special Education School
1056 N River Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 625-5471
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 625-5471
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Odyssey House Inc
Special Education School
150 High St
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 758-1160
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 758-1160
Grades: NS
| 22 students
Pine Haven Boys Center
All-boys | Special Education School
133 River Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7141
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7141
Grades: 3-8
| 15 students
Robert B Jolicoeur School
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Grades: 4-12
| 105 students
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
The Rsec Academy
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
St. Charles School
Special Education School
19 Grant St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
Grades: 1-8
| 18 students
Seacoast Learning Collaborative
Special Education School
87 State Route 27
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 679-2021
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 679-2021
Grades: 3-12
| 48 students
Second Start
Special Education School
450 North State St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3318
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3318
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
72 Spaulding Rd
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
Grades: Inquire with school
| 86 students
Squamscott River Academy
All-girls | Special Education School
14 Lafayette Rd, Unit #4
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 932-7809
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 932-7809
Grades: 8-11
| 17 students
Strafford Learning Center - John Powers School
Special Education School
317 Main St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
Grades: 2-8
| 25 students
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All-boys | Special Education School
11 Bobcat Blvd
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 478-5236
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 478-5236
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Williams Bridge Academy![Williams Bridge Academy Photo - Learning Skills Academy Williams Bridge Academy Photo - Learning Skills Academy]()

Special Education School
1247 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-4903
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-4903
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked special education private schools in New Hampshire is Parker Academy.
How many special education private schools are located in New Hampshire?
28 special education private schools are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are special education private schools in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire special education private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
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