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Best Salem 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 788 students in Salem, NH (there are , serving 3,912 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Salem, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private school in Salem, NH is St. Joseph Regional Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
30% of private schools in Salem, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Salem 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
40 Main St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-6811
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Create & Discover Learning Center, Inc
Daycare / Preschool
176 Main Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 894-5250
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Granite State Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Sand Hill Road
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students
The Learning Path Childcare Center & Kindergarten
Alternative School
(2)
15 Ermer Rd Units 102&103
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Merrimack Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Lowell Rd
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7310
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Tuition listed
Patsy's House Daycare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
76 Lawrence Rd
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-5655
Gr: K | 10 students
Salem Boys & Girls Club
Daycare / Preschool
3 Geremonty Dr
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-7709
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Salem Kid Start Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(7)
101 School St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4289
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Tuition listed
Wonder Years Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
393 Main Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 890-0155
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students
Wonder Years Learning Center-salem
Daycare / Preschool
393 Main St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 890-0155
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Salem, New Hampshire

Salem, New Hampshire 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
8 Pleasant Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 870-5327
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students

Overview

This Town (Salem)
This State (NH)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
788 Students
31,916 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,980
$19,992
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$2,531
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
73%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,248 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
834 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
9 Students
708 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
221 Students
16,763 Students
% White Students
28%
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
526 Students
10,826 Students
% of Others Students
67%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Salem, NH?
The top-ranked private schools in Salem, NH is St. Joseph Regional Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Salem?
10 private schools are located in Salem.
How diverse are private schools in Salem?
Salem private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Salem go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salem?
30% of private schools in Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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