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Derry ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,426 students in Derry, NH, 36% of all K-12 students in Derry, NH are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
13% of private schools in Derry, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Derry ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pinkerton Academy
Pinkerton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
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Map of Wonder Years Learning Center-derry
Wonder Years Learning Center-derry
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
39 Birch St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
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Map of Clubhouse Childcare Center
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
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Map of Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care
Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
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Map of Over The Rainbow Preschool
Over The Rainbow Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
223 Rockingham Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-6655
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Map of Sonshine Preschool & Daycare
Sonshine Preschool & Daycare
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
(3)
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Map of Stepping Stones School
Stepping Stones School
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Partridge Lane
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
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Derry, New Hampshire ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students
Baptist
145 Hampstead Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-1501
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Map of The Circle Of Friends School
The Circle Of Friends School
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
49 S Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-8167
(3)
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Map of St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
3 Moody St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2712
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Derry, NH ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

8
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+14.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
3,426
Students
+621.3% (+2,951 students) 10-yr
$14,305
Avg. Tuition
+296.3% (+$10,695) 5-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
-14.3% (-2 students) 5-yr
9%
Students of Color
-25.0% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Derry)
This State (NH)
# Schools
8 Schools
290 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearDerry, NH Total Schools
20258
20249
20237
20225
20216
20207
20197
20187
20177
20168
20157
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# Students
3,426 Students
31,871 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025487111179
2024433107172
20236198174
20225098185
20215195180
20207089171
20197490175
20187489172
20177595180
20166894178
20156889167
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% Students of Color
9%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20259%18%34%
20249%17%34%
202315%19%33%
202214%20%33%
202114%20%32%
20209%20%32%
20195%18%31%
20185%17%31%
201712%16%32%
201612%17%32%
201512%19%32%
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0.32
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.310.570.65
20240.330.570.65
20230.490.590.65
20220.560.580.64
20210.530.580.64
20200.540.580.64
20190.520.580.63
20180.520.580.63
20170.540.560.61
20160.540.560.61
20150.540.560.61
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20253%5%5%
20243%5%5%
20231%6%5%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
151 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20224%2%8%
20214%2%9%
20203%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
36 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%2%7%
20241%2%7%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
2,812 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
82%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202582%55%52%
202481%55%52%
202332%52%52%
202246%54%54%
202138%54%54%
202050%54%54%
201953%55%56%
201853%55%56%
201756%57%58%
201654%57%58%
201554%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
351 Students
10,800 Students
% of Others Students
10%
36%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202510%35%26%
202411%35%26%
202364%38%25%
202249%36%25%
202157%36%25%
202046%36%24%
201945%36%24%
201845%35%23%
201739%34%22%
201641%34%22%
201541%33%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
250 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202514:110:111:1
202414:110:111:1
202315:19:111:1
202234:110:111:1
202123:19:111:1
202018:110:112:1
201916:19:112:1
201816:19:112:1
201716:19:112:1
201615:19:112:1
201515:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2020-2025)

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025151315
2024141315
2023141315
2022141215
2021141215
2020141215
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,305
$20,197

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025$17,870$20,139$15,012
2024$3,610$21,871$13,254
2023$3,610$20,872$12,626
2022$3,610$20,506$12,187
2021$3,610$19,967$11,800
2020$3,610$19,393$11,512
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Average Summer Program Cost
$38
$2,531

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearDerry, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025$38$2,531$1,152
2024$38$2,513$1,128
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Derry, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Derry, NH include Pinkerton Academy and Wonder Years Learning Center-derry.
How many private schools are located in Derry?
8 private schools are located in Derry.
How diverse are private schools in Derry?
Derry private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Derry go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Derry are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Derry?
13% of private schools in Derry are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

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