Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Child Study & Development Center
About the School
- Child Study & Development Center in Durham, NH is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving kindergarten students in a suburban community.
- Founded in 1866, the school is one of the oldest private early learning programs in the state of New Hampshire.
- The center enrolls 62 students with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, supported by three teaching staff members.
- Approximately 10% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- The school holds membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and other educational associations.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Child Study & Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1866
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 18%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Child Study & Development Center's ranking?
Child Study & Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Child Study & Development Center?
The application deadline for Child Study & Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Child Study & Development Center is Portsmouth Christian Academy (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cross Road Kindergarten & School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Live & Learn At Mastway (2.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
114 Mast Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pinkham Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
Christian
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Simons Ln
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
197 Dover Point Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3206
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Sports: 5
Christian
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-12
Special Education School
215 Commerce Way, Suite 300
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
Christian
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
114 Mast Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pinkham Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Simons Ln
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
9529.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
9529.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
9529.8 miles
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
9529.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
9529.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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