For the 2026 school year, there are 12 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 4,149 students located throughout New Hampshire.
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Top New Hampshire Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
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80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Gr: 6-9 | 230 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 74%
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All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 46%
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18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
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Episcopal
PO Box 1879
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
Gr: 9-12, PG | 340 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 38%
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7 Campus Center Drive
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Gr: 9-12, PG | 340 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
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70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
Gr: 9-12, PG | 40 students
Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
28 Becket Drive, #385
Pike, NH 03780
(888) 922-5565
Exeter, NH
Gr: 9-12, PG | 1,106 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 17%
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20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Gr: 9-12, PG | 390 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 43%
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204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 16%
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Episcopal tradition
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Gr: 9-12, PG | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 52%
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30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Wolfeboro, NH
Gr: 5-12, PG | 130 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 5 students
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93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
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 $70,755 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, Dublin School vs. Brewster Academy, Holderness School vs. Kimball Union Academy
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 12
- # Students Served: 4,149
- Average Tuition: $70,755
- Average Acceptance Rate: 43%
- Average Class Size: 10 students
- % Students Boarding: 85%
- % International Students: 20%
- % Students of Color: 22%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
- Average SAT Score: 1,262
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
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