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Best Salem 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 788 students in Salem, NH.
The top-ranked private preschool in Salem, NH is St. Joseph Regional Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
30% of private preschools in Salem, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Salem 草榴社区 Preschools (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
18,804 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
1,401 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,980
$10,997
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$658
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
40 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
383 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
332 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
9 Students
269 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
221 Students
7,307 Students
% White Students
28%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6 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
9,812 Students
% of Others Students
67%
54%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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