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Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool

266 Upper Bay Rd Sanbornton, NH 03269

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool in Sanbornton, NH, serves 50 students from preschool through grade 5 in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.
  • As an alternative school, Saplings offers co–educational programs designed to accommodate a small enrollment size in a rural community.
  • The preschool and elementary program includes 17 students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5, reflecting the school's focus on early education.
  • Saplings is located near other private schools in the Sanbornton area, including Sant Bani School and Laconia Christian Academy, providing families with multiple options for rural New Hampshire education.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
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Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool?
The application deadline for Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in New Hampshire is $14,132 for elementary schools and $31,094 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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