Public and Private Schools

New Hampshire students are among the top in the nation according to National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). You can read more about school performance at the NH Department of Education. They also have a comprehensive list of all public schools in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire has a rich history of providing fine education in private schools throughout the state. Here is a list of some of the options in private education in the Lakes Region.

Bishop Brady
A private Catholic school providing a high quality values based education that focuses on the faith and spiritual of high school life. Conveniently located in the New Hampshire’s State Capital of Concord.

Brewster Academy
This school is located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire known for it’s attraction to tourists year round on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Brewster prides itself on preparing young people for college and a fulfilled life for the future.

Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan is known for educating students in body, spirit and mind in a small residential community. Founded in the Judeo-Christian tradition it welcomes boys of all religious faiths.

Hopkinton Independent School
This school offers a rigorous and challenging academic program for Preschool full or half days, Kindergarten full time and Upper School, which encompasses Grades 1-6.

The Holderness School
Located in the quiet New England town of Holderness this boasts a $44 million endowment with a program built around educating the whole student. In it’s 125 years of existence this school quietly pursues excellence.

New Hampton School
New Hampton School prepares students for self-discovery for life long learning with global citizenship and civic responsibility. Nestled in the quaint town of New Hampton this school’s motto is “If you are ready to go beyond yourself, we are ready for you”.

Proctor Academy
Located in Andover, New Hampshire was established in 1848 and is located 30 minutes from both Concord and Hanover and 90 miles from Boston. The school motto “Live to Learn, Learn to Live” encompasses the feel for this outstanding college preparatory school.

Sant Bani School
The Sant Bani School is located in Sanbornton; a rural setting that has access to 200 acres of field and woods. Starting in 1973 the school has grown quite a reputation with the community schooling K thru twelve.

St Paul's School
St Paul ’s motto is “Freedom With Responsibility”. This coeducational boarding school for grades 9 through 12 is located in the State’s Capital, Concord. Located 70 miles north of Boston and situated on 2,000 acres this school respects all faiths and beliefs.

Tilton School
This independent, coeducation, college preparatory school services 9 th to 12 th grade and post-graduates. Located in Tilton this school looks to challenge it’s students and gives them the skills for their futures.