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Best Grafton County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,258 students in Grafton County, NH (there are , serving 10,978 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
19% of private schools in Grafton County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,258
  • Average Tuition: $30,080
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Grafton County, NH School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,258
  • Average Tuition: $30,080
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Grafton County, NH School Trends

Top Ranked Grafton County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bethlehem Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1858 Maple St
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
(1)
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Gr: 6-9 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 18
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Holderness School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
33 Chapel Lane
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1257
(2)
Map of Montessori Discovry School Of The Twin States, Inc
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
112 Etna Road
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 667-8166
Map of Plymouth State University Cd & Fc
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Daycare / Preschool
Msc 46
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 535-2299
Map of Calvary Christian School
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
115 Yeaton Rd
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-4022
Map of The Children S House
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
75 Bronson St
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-6464
Crossroads Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 7
95 Dartmouth College Highway
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-3111
(7)
Map of Dhmc Child Care Center
Gr: NS | 61 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
(603) 643-6504
Map of The Montessori Children's School
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori School
67 Trescott Road
Etna, NH 03750
(603) 643-2828
Map of Mount Prospect Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students
All-boys | Special Education School
354 Main St
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1102
Oliverian School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
28 Becket Dr
Pike, NH 03780
(603) 989-5100
(4)
Map of Waterville Valley Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
88 Boulder Path Rd.
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
(603) 236-4246
Map of White Mountain Montessori School
Gr: NS | 28 students
Montessori School
133 Mount Prospect Road,
Holderness, NH 03245
(603) 536-2555
Woodland Community School Photo
Gr: K-6 | 18 students
Alternative School
809 Brook Rd
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
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Grafton County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of The Hunter School
Gr: NS | 33 students
Special Education School
768 Doetown Rd
Rumney, NH 03266
(603) 786-9427
The White Mountain School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
371 West Farm Road
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-2928
(2)

Overview

Category
This State (NH)
US
# Schools
16 Schools
# Students
1,258 Students
31,871 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
209 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
22 courses
Average SAT score
1253
(Out of 1600)
1242
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,080
$20,197
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,400
$2,531
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$23,000
$19,718
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
74%
Average Endowment Size
$44.75 million
$56.2 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
30 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
619 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
55%
55%
# 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
31%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Grafton County, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Grafton County, NH include Montessori Discovry School Of The Twin States, Inc, Bethlehem Christian School, and Cardigan Mountain School.
How many private schools are located in Grafton County?
15 private schools are located in Grafton County.
How diverse are private schools in Grafton County?
Grafton County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Grafton County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Grafton County are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grafton County?
19% of private schools in Grafton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Grafton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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