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Best New Hampshire Alternative ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 alternative private schools serving 1,811 students in New Hampshire.
The top ranked alternative private schools in New Hampshire include Phillips Exeter Academy, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Bethlehem Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 57%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
7% of alternative private schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 14
  • # Students Served: 1,811

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 14
  • # Students Served: 1,811

Top Ranked New Hampshire Alternative ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

2nd Nature Academy (SNA) Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Alternative School
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
(16)
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)
Phillips Exeter Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22
Alternative School
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Map of Camp E-toh-anee
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
All-boys | Alternative School
35 Eckerd Alley Way
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-8755
Map of The Dewey School
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Alternative School
Po Box 155
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 731-8091
Map of Enriched Learning Center
Gr: 4-12 | 13 students
Alternative School
26 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 215-6372
Map of Kids World Academy Of New Hampshire
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Map of The Learning Path Childcare Center & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Alternative School
15 Ermer Rd Units 102&103
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
(2)
Map of Nfi - Midway Shelter
Gr: 7-11 | 17 students
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Map of Playmates Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
56 North Road
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3128
Map of Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
Alternative School
266 Upper Bay Rd
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 630-5450
Map of Seedlings Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Alternative School
160 Main St
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-3381
Woodland Community School Photo
Gr: K-6 | 18 students
Alternative School
809 Brook Rd
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 444-1221
Map of Woodside School
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Alternative School
114 S Fruit St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8418

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked alternative private schools in New Hampshire include Phillips Exeter Academy, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), and Bethlehem Christian School.
How many alternative private schools are located in New Hampshire?
14 alternative private schools are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are alternative private schools in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire alternative private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in New Hampshire?
7% of alternative private schools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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