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Rochester ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 398 students in Rochester, NH, 10% of all K-12 students in Rochester, NH are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
29% of private schools in Rochester, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Rochester, NH (2026-27)

Map of Emmanuel Child Care Center
Emmanuel Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
24 Eastern Ave
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5353
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Map of Jack And Jill Kindergarten
Jack And Jill Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Daycare / Preschool
56 Whitehall Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
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Monarch School of New England Photo
Monarch School of New England
Gr: K-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
(1)
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Map of Rochester Child Care Center
Rochester Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
95 Charles St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-9333
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Map of Rochester Learning Academy
Rochester Learning Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
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Map of St. Charles School
St. Charles School
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
Special Education School
19 Grant St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
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Map of St. Elizabeth Seton School
St. Elizabeth Seton School
Gr: K-8 | 116 students
Catholic
16 Bridge St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4803
(1)
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Rochester, New Hampshire ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students
Church of God
17 Heaton Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-1151
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Rochester, NH ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
398
Students
-4.3% (-18 students) 10-yr
7
Avg. Class Size
+40.0% (+2 students) 10-yr
7%
Students of Color
-36.4% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rochester)
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools
290 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearRochester, NH Total Schools
20257
20247
20236
20225
20215
20208
20197
20187
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
398 Students
31,871 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202557111179
202457107172
20236998174
20228198185
20218195180
20206289171
20196990175
20186989172
20176795180
20166794178
20155989167
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% Students of Color
7%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20257%18%34%
20248%17%34%
20236%19%33%
20226%20%33%
20216%20%32%
20206%20%32%
20194%18%31%
20184%17%31%
20179%16%32%
201610%17%32%
201511%19%32%
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0.52
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.520.570.65
20240.520.570.65
20230.500.590.65
20220.510.580.64
20210.510.580.64
20200.510.580.64
20190.510.580.63
20180.510.580.63
20170.510.560.61
20160.510.560.61
20150.530.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20231%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20201%2%9%
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# Black Students
5 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, 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%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
135 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
40%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202540%55%52%
202440%55%52%
202338%52%52%
202238%54%54%
202138%54%54%
202039%54%54%
201942%55%56%
201842%55%56%
201743%57%58%
201643%57%58%
201549%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
195 Students
10,800 Students
% of Others Students
58%
36%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202558%35%26%
202458%35%26%
202360%38%25%
202259%36%25%
202159%36%25%
202059%36%24%
201957%36%24%
201857%35%23%
201755%34%22%
201655%34%22%
201548%33%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202313:19:111:1
202214:110:111:1
202114:19:111:1
202014:110:112:1
201914:19:112:1
201814:19:112:1
201713:19:112:1
201614:19:112:1
201513:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202540%55%55%
202440%54%54%
202340%54%54%
202240%53%54%
202140%54%54%
202040%54%54%
201940%53%53%
201840%52%53%
201730%53%53%
201630%52%52%
201550%54%52%
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Average Class Size
7 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202571315
202471315
202371315
202271215
202171215
202071215
201971215
201871215
201771215
201661215
201551215
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
74%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202595%72%81%
202495%74%85%
202395%74%85%
202295%74%85%
202195%74%85%
202095%75%85%
201995%75%85%
201895%76%85%
201795%76%85%
201695%73%85%
201595%76%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Rochester, NH?
7 private schools are located in Rochester, NH.
How diverse are private schools in Rochester?
Rochester private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Rochester go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rochester?
29% of private schools in Rochester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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