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Amherst ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 303 students in Amherst, NH, 13% of all K-12 students in Amherst, NH are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NH state average of 16%).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Amherst ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sunrise Children's Center
Sunrise Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 182 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
94 NH-101A
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 886-0110
(1)
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Map of Country Village Montessori School
Country Village Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
2 Overlook Dr
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
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Map of Kids Inn Early Learning Center
Kids Inn Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
67 State Route 101a
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-1199
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Map of The Rsec Academy
The Rsec Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
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Amherst, NH ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
303
Students
-20.1% (-76 students) 10-yr
$10,800
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
-28.6% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.4% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Amherst)
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
303 Students
31,871 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearAmherst, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202576111179
202476107172
20237598174
20226698185
20216695180
20206689171
20196890175
20186889172
20176995180
20165994178
20156389167
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% Students of Color
5%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAmherst, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20255%18%34%
20245%17%34%
20235%19%33%
20224%20%33%
20214%20%32%
20204%20%32%
20196%18%31%
20186%17%31%
201710%16%32%
201610%17%32%
20157%19%32%
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0.35
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearAmherst, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.350.570.65
20240.350.570.65
20230.350.590.65
20220.440.580.64
20210.440.580.64
20200.440.580.64
20190.440.580.63
20180.440.580.63
20170.440.560.61
20160.470.560.61
20150.480.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAmherst, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20231%6%5%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
65 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
22%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAmherst, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202522%55%52%
202422%55%52%
202321%52%52%
202231%54%54%
202131%54%54%
202031%54%54%
201929%55%56%
201829%55%56%
201728%57%58%
201632%57%58%
201535%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
236 Students
10,800 Students
% of Others Students
78%
36%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAmherst, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202578%35%26%
202478%35%26%
202378%38%25%
202269%36%25%
202169%36%25%
202069%36%24%
201970%36%24%
201870%35%23%
201770%34%22%
201666%34%22%
201563%33%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAmherst, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202311:19:111:1
202213:110:111:1
202113:19:111:1
202013:110:112:1
201912:19:112:1
201812:19:112:1
201713:19:112:1
201611:19:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
13 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAmherst, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025131315
2024131315
2023131315
2022131215
2021131215
2020131215
2019131215
2018131215
2017131215
2016131215
2015131215
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,800
$20,197
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Amherst, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Amherst, NH is Sunrise Children's Center.
How many private schools are located in Amherst?
4 private schools are located in Amherst.
What percentage of students in Amherst go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Amherst are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
Which private schools in Amherst are often viewed compared to one another?

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