For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 4,144 students located throughout New Hampshire.
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Top New Hampshire 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Gr: 6-9 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 74% Tuition listed
18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 46% Tuition listed
PO Box 1879
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed
7 Campus Center Drive
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Gr: 9-12, PG | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 38% Tuition listed
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
Gr: 9-12, PG | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
28 Becket Drive, #385
Pike, NH 03780
(888) 922-5565
Pike, NH 03780
(888) 922-5565
Gr: 9-12, PG | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Gr: 9-12, PG | 1,106 student Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 17% Tuition listed
204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652
Gr: 9-12, PG | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 48% Tuition listed
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 16% Tuition listed
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Gr: 9-12, PG | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 52% Tuition listed
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
Gr: 5-12, PG | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in New Hampshire?
There are 12 college-preparatory boarding schools located in New Hampshire.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in New Hampshire?
The average New Hampshire boarding school tuition cost is $70,703 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in New Hampshire?
Phillips Exeter Academy, founded in 1781, is the oldest boarding school in New Hampshire.
What boarding school in New Hampshire has the lowest acceptance rates?
St. Paul's School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (16%) in New Hampshire.
What boarding school in New Hampshire has the highest average SAT scores?
St. Paul's School has the highest average SAT scores (1430) in New Hampshire.
Which boarding schools in New Hampshire are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in New Hampshire include: St. Paul's School vs. Phillips Exeter Academy, Tilton School vs. Brewster Academy, Dublin School vs. Brewster Academy
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