2024 Best Private High Schools in the Manchester Area

• Concord, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  95 reviews

Parent: If you want a well-rounded high school experience, St. Paul's is the place to go. It is clear that the school genuinely cares about its students, faculty, and staff. They've done a lot of research on diversity programs and, consequently, have done a great job of building a friendly and inclusive environment. Teachers are also very receptive and genuinely concerned about their student's well-being and success. SPS has had the most impact on our son's life. He adores his school classmates, deans, and advisers. As parents, we couldn't ask for a better school for our son! We are so relieved we decided to go with St. Paul's!... Read 95 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 530

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Manchester, NH•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  86 reviews

Parent: Our daughter is a sophomore and absolutely loves her teachers, classes, coaches, classmates, sports teams, music, singing, theatre and student leadership activities. It is an excellent, student- and community-centric school with an inclusive, positive culture. There is a morning, early and late afternoon bus to the seacoast and various other locations attracting students from NH and Mass. A wonderful school with really fantastic, caring teachers - most with masters and PhD's. The teachers and leaders of the school and the caring community they create are the reasons we are there. During covid, their caring, science-centric protocols were topnotch led by an epidemiologist. This is a very caring, positive school.... Read 86 reviews

• grade A

• Students 416

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Wilton, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  25 reviews

Alum: My parents, my siblings, my children & I all attended High Mowing. We have a deep love for the place and I want to tell you why. High Mowing is a great place to be yourself... It is a supportive community where young people can find their true selves without pressure to conform, while gaining a well-rounded education. On a beautiful 300-acre hilltop campus, the diverse student population has access to strong academic programs, fine arts, hand work, music, language, sports, naturalist, circus arts programs, & more. It's a transformative community of people, young & old, where all are valued & education is the mission. Like most schools, you get out of it what you put into it. While colleges love High Mowing students for their creativity & independent thinking, the unique experiential education prepares students for whatever path they may choose to follow. Alums include farmers & lawyers, artists & engineers, film makers & educators, bankers & Cirque du Soleil artists. Check it out!... Read 25 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 287

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Chester, NH•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.92 out of 5  12 reviews

Senior: I am a senior at Busche Academy. I was scouted to play baseball and to further my English reading, writing, and speaking skills. My classes are hard, but, BA has various tutoring and office hour opportunities which have helped me a lot. I came to the USA without speaking any English and now I am confident in my abilities to succeed in a university setting. I have had the college counselor sit with me one on one to apply to universities. Now, all I have to do is wait for my acceptance letters to come rolling in. Thanks, BA for your help!... Read 12 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 110

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Manchester, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  166 reviews

Parent: Trinity has been a great experience for my family. My son has enjoyed his 4 years there and has excelled academically and socially. The staff and school do an tremendous job in preparing these students for college and be able to go out into the world and be successful. The challenging academics they offer really an realistic prep for what is to come for the next level. The athletics are great, he participated in golf and baseball, with supportive coaches and staff. Trinity creates a sense of belonging, being a small private school the staff and administrators help new students feel at ease when coming to a new school, my son was welcomed with open arms. The guidance staff is outstanding, they do a one on one walkthrough with each student it help them with there college essays and with ACT and SAT testing prep. The staff also helps the student search and prep for college interviews and scholarship opportunities. Over all my sons experience has been a great one, great school.... Read 166 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 334

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Manchester, NH•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  24 reviews

Parent: Classic curriculum. Strong faith-based teaching. We have two children with different styles of learning and they are well accommodated. Small school. Tight knit community. Kindness pervades all aspects of life at this school; from teachers who care genuinely about their pupils mastering the subjects as well as applying the socratic method to debate and understand. The kids are well adjusted, kind, inclusive, confident and gracious. Multi-cultural, multi-racial mix. Everybody pitches in to make the school successful - parents as coaches, organizers, volunteers, board members, school leadership playing similar roles. Relaxed, tolerant environment. HFA feels like a different world than the lop-sided, oversensitive, angry and judgmental world we live in. A real breath of fresh air, if you want your child to be a child and learn for learnings' sake. Highly recommend it.... Read 24 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 95

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Concord, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  37 reviews

Parent: CCA offers is a loving community that challenges every student, k-12 to achieve their full potential both academically and athletically. But most importantly they invest heavily in the soul of every child in their care!... Read 37 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 318

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Manchester, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  24 reviews

Freshman: Mount Zion Christian Schools has been a large part of my life. I'm so glad I've been at this school for nine years and I really appreciate all the fun memories and close relationships I've obtained over the years. Mount Zion has an advanced teaching style which goes over the average. Classes are small, but that only increases the welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is friends with everyone. Teachers clearly care about their students and can have more focus on each individual. I find myself talking to teachers with more respect than I would with a teacher who just sees me as an everyday student. Teachers give their all for their students. The school has made many accommodations for me and my family. I follow a Messianic faith, which means I have food restrictions and I have certain holidays I have to take off of school for. They have been respectful towards that and I've never felt so uplifted in my life. Thank you, Mount Zion, for giving me such an amazing experience.... Read 24 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 150

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Merrimack, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  34 reviews

Senior: SMCA has been great for me personally I've loved being at the school. The teachers have been great and really care about each individual student, the administration is in it for you and they let us know that! The only thing I'd change about the school is the curriculum. It should be a little more challenging and include more AP and Honors courses.... Read 34 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 153

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Concord, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  112 reviews

Senior: Bishop Brady is a small Roman Catholic high school in Concord, New Hampshire. As a fourth-year student at Brady, I am greatly pleased by my high school experience. The student body is around 300 kids which makes it easy to get to know all of the students in more of just a passing manner. The faculty and staff are incredible and are devoted to the three pillars which Brady is built upon; Leadership, Faith, and Service. The athletics of Brady (especially my senior year) are competitive and range from division 1 to division 4. A unique attribute of Brady is the number of fans that attend our female athletes' games! Brady also requires each student to complete 25 hours of service every year which amounts to 100,000 hours of service from the entire student body helping out our communities. Bishop Brady is home to many and is the reason I have so many opportunities for higher education.... Read 112 reviews

• grade B

• Students 301

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Concord, NH•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.64 out of 5  33 reviews

Alum: Trinity Christian is an incredible school filled with a small but amazing staff. Attending there I felt truly cared for in all aspects of my life, academically, physically, and mentally. I was given numerous opportunities to succeed and was encouraged to go above and beyond always. Trinity taught me what it meant to have a great work ethic and what being driven could do for me.... Read 33 reviews

• grade B

• Students 228

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Candia, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.55 out of 5  38 reviews

Parent: Our family highly recommends Jesse Remington and we see it as the best Christian high school option in southern New Hampshire. Two of our daughters have attended JRHS. This school has an amazing culture that is respectful, friendly, fun, and motivating. Opportunities to play sports and the "Outdoor Ed" programs are excellent and diverse. The academics are high-level and my graduate was well prepared for college. Teachers and staff are people that students look up to and are a wonderful Christian influence. This joyful and friendly Christian community is a blessing to our family.... Read 38 reviews

• grade B

• Students 45

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Manchester, NH•

• Private School•

• 5-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 88

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Concord, NH•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: It was a fantastic environment that helped me to grow at my own pace and explore things I had no idea existed!... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 44

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1

• Amherst, NH•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: RSEC was the right fit for me to learn in a way that worked for me, in a small setting. The teachers and staff are committed to helping students be the best version of themselves.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 30

• Student-teacher ratio 2:1

• Concord, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 29

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Contoocook, NH•

• Private School•

• 10-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 10

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1