2024 Best Schools for STEM in New Hampshire

• Exeter, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  322 reviews

Parent: Boarding School is such a unique experience, and I truly believe no school can quite encompass that authentic "boarding school" experience like Exeter. From A tier academics, to amazing sports, Exeter has it all. Topping it off, most of the faculty here hold a PHD or some sort of master's degree in their field, which leads to meaningful and impactful classroom conversations everyday. I came to Phillips Exeter as a Sophomore and my only regret is that I only got to spend three years here!... Read 322 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,074

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Concord, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  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

• Academy for Science & Design Charter School, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.23 out of 5  93 reviews

Senior: When I first started at ASD in sixth grade, I was determined to go somewhere else for high school. Now, I'm a senior, and staying was the best choice I ever made. ASD might be small and nerdy, but it has an incredible community. The teachers aren't there for the money; they're there because they're passionate and knowledgeable. The students all know and support each other. We're best known for our academics, and for good reason. The high-school-level classes start in 7th grade, and they remain challenging and innovative all the way through 12th. Overall, ASD was ranked the number one high school in NH, and it truly is.... Read 93 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 223

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Waterville Valley, NH•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 3.94 out of 5  18 reviews

Alum: This a tight nit community, everyone knows everyone. You meet different and interesting backgrounds from everyone who attends with all have different motivations for their desired snow sport. This school is leading a new change in education, with stronger emphasis on classroom discussion, and students learning style will be adapted by the teacher. Students are on a schedule and are accounted for at all times. The staff is involved with students out of the classroom and caring for every student. WVA has had great success in getting students into great higher educational institutes, and students are well prepared for college life once the time comes.... Read 18 reviews

• grade A

• Students 18

• Student-teacher ratio 1:1

• Holderness, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.25 out of 5  72 reviews

Senior: The best part about Holderness School is the friendly and family like dynamic on campus. Everybody knows everyone, you are extremely close with your teachers and everyone always greets each other on the paths in between classes. I can't think of anything about the schools community I would like to see a change in. Though, I wish that the school had more artistic opportunities.... Read 72 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 300

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• SAU 70, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.02 out of 5  133 reviews

Senior: While Hanover High School may not be the best in the nation, it is a fantastic public school that gives students rigorous learning opportunities and allows us to excel, and also gives us a safe environment. I have had a good experience with other students and faculty, and (from the perspective of a Black LGBTQ+ student) people are accepting and open-minded. I have never had a bad teacher here and have truly enjoyed the classroom environment some of them have provided. Meetings with supportive counselors helped me through the college search and application process. And the friends I have met here are great! Our school building is well-maintained and our facilities are great, with spaces for people to hang out or work quietly. One of my favorite spots to be with friends is the often-unoccupied photo classroom tucked away in the art department. (We are pretty introverted and don’t like the loud atrium or cafeteria!) I can say that Hanover has given me a fulfilling high school experience.... Read 133 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 688

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Dublin, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.45 out of 5  56 reviews

Alum: Dublin School provided the most nurturing, challenging, and accepting environment for me during critical years of development. During my four years at Dublin, I was pushed academically, athletically, artistically and socially, while being acknowledged and respected for who I was. The entire community is incredibly welcoming. My strengths were built upon, and my weaknesses were met and addressed in a way that prepared me for the upcoming chapters of my life. In my opinion, the strongest attribute of the school is its size. I knew everyone on campus and the intimate classes allowed for impactful conversations, yet it was large enough to establish friendships with people that I could relate to on deeper levels. My Dublin friends are still my best friends, and I graduated over 14 years ago. Dublin is such a special place, and I am so grateful for the time I was able to spend there!... Read 56 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 169

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Meriden, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.09 out of 5  55 reviews

Alum: Great school! The teachers are very kind and helpful, the student body is great, but the most important thing about KUA for me is the amazing community. Everyone is very nice, and the faculty really care about you. Pros: Sports and fitness are a big part of KUA for most, but there are smaller circles more focused on theater or STEM, or you can mix and match. Dorms are a bit old but ok, and the campus is beautiful! Academically it's a great place for really anyone (whether you're an athlete, academic, both or neither!), and they have many options for tutoring and writing help. The health center is absolutely AMAZING. I cannot overstate this enough. Don't hesitate to go there if you need any sort of medical/psychological help. They will do whatever they can, and trust me they are great at it. Cons: Food is iffy. I also was NOT a fan of the extreme COVID restrictions but that's over now. The bottom line: it's a fantastic community, and a really great place to spend your teen years.... Read 55 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 340

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Andover, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.32 out of 5  31 reviews

Alum: Incredible community. Supportive teachers, and totally worthwhile off campus opportunities. Wouldn't have wanted to spend high school in any other place.... Read 31 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 371

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Manchester, NH•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  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

• Bethlehem, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.63 out of 5  24 reviews

Alum: I recently graduated from this amazing school and I am making my way to NYU in the fall. This is possible because of the culture made up by a diverse body of teachers, faculty, and especially the students who offer many perspectives. The academics allow you to engage with a small group of students to achieve a greater understanding of topics. The field course program is phenomenal and offers opportunities to visit many states and countries to further diversify one’s understanding of the world and themselves. I cannot tell you how many wonderful memories I’ve made here and I hope those coming here find a beautiful and accepting community with a plethora of opportunities for growth.... Read 24 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 140

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School District, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.79 out of 5  285 reviews

Junior: The academics here are amazing, it’s one of the best schools in New Hampshire for a reason. Most teachers, especially History and English, are super understanding to their students issues, like they want their students to pass; which is more than I can say about most math and science classes. A big problem with the school is the student body, we all kind of hate each other, but like that’s less of a HBHS issue and of a us issue. I will say though, this school is super competitive and often times a detriment to students mental health, where kids grind every day just to be the best and take the best classes, and they just suffer. Also, Admin can be understanding, however, they often can overpolice students to the point that it feels just silly with the all the new rules and strict regulations. But like they let students express themselves in any way, especially with no dress code, which is a double edged sword. Lastly, if you want to feel happy, never take French or Ms. Leonard.... Read 285 reviews

• grade A

• Students 830

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Amherst, NH•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.19 out of 5  174 reviews

Alum: I enjoyed my experience at Souhegan High School. As a recently graduated student, I can confidentially say that this school and the staff are eager to help you achieve your future goals all while maintains a fun, friendly, and sustainable environment. Some of the best parts of my experience included certain courses such as global citizenship as well as marine biology in which I took my senior year as these two courses helped me build more of an interest in the world around me. Along with classes, having free periods is nice too. Souhegan sets you up for free time throughout your first three years of high school by making it so most people can knock out needed credits allowing time for free periods or classes that you want to take for fun but aren’t required. Overall, I believe that Souhegan high school is a good school in which not only prepares you for the future but also teaches you things you can do to be a better citizen, person, and learner.... Read 174 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 702

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Lebanon School District, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.52 out of 5  146 reviews

Alum: Lebanon has a great math and science program, as well as plenty of art classes, they have some really great teachers who make it enjoyable to learn. My favorite parts of Lebanon high school are the teachers I had, my least favorite was dealing with the administration. The school counselors aren’t all that helpful or supportive, and information about the school and its policies is distributed rather poorly. But overall, it’s a great place where you have a lot of options and places to grow.... Read 146 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 612

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Wolfeboro, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.25 out of 5  36 reviews

Senior: i spent all four years of high school at Brewster Academy and I can honestly say it was the best experience of my life. The teachers and staff are so unbelievably inclusive in regards to learning capabilities and learning disabilities. You step on campus and every person you see says hello to you, it’s like you’ve been there your whole life. I would recommend this school to anybody. I was absolutely blessed to have the opportunity to spend high school on the beautiful campus, steps away from Lake Winnipesaukee.... Read 36 reviews

• grade A

• Students 331

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Portsmouth School District, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.95 out of 5  158 reviews

Junior: Portsmouth High school is a well-developed and inclusive school. Portsmouth isn't an incredibly diverse community, but with all those who come through the school system, there is a reflectance of acceptance. This is seen among the staff and administration. As for the students, the majority are accepting and inclusive, but some outliers remain. Although these students remain within the Portsmouth district, they do not reflect the school's, overall, core values. In reference to academics, Portsmouth is a leading district within the state of New Hampshire. Portsmouth High School is a future-focused school and exerts all efforts to provide students with equal opportunities to succeed. Whether that means attending college or entering into a trade, there is a countless amount of support.... Read 158 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,049

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• New Hampton, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.11 out of 5  56 reviews

Alum: I had an amazing experience at New Hampton School. I was able to take advantage of the many opportunities the school had to offer, both academically and socially. I was able to play lacrosse and win three championships, which was an incredible experience. I also excelled in my classes and was able to take advantage of the many resources the school had to offer. I was also able to get involved in the community and do a lot of volunteer work. New Hampton School also prepared me for college. The teachers and staff were incredibly supportive and helped me to develop the skills I needed to be successful in college. I was able to take challenging classes and learn how to manage my time and prioritize my studies. I also had the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities and develop my leadership skills.... Read 56 reviews

• grade A

• Students 347

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Hopkinton School District, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.57 out of 5  89 reviews

Senior: Hopkinton high school is a school where everyone gets along with each other just like family. It is located in a small town named Contoocook and many people have known each other for such a long time. This brings out the quality of genuine love and support towards each other and especially the sports teams in Hopkinton high school. Many parents attend games even when it is very far away which allows the teams to get pumped up to play! Graduated students come to support the athletes whenever they can as well. There are obviously pros and cons to the small school but majorly, the friendly quality of Hopkinton is clear!... Read 89 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 321

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Bow School District, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.86 out of 5  151 reviews

Senior: Bow High School has been an amazing experience. The teaching is amazing, some of the teachers I had at the school, I will keep in touch with for the rest of my life. The sports have been great, and I've learned a lot throughout them. They do a tremendous job helping students graduate and get ready for college/tech school, or whatever they plan to do in their future. The food and facilities are great too. The only place where it lacks is in diversity. As an Gay Athlete, I am part of a very small group at Bow. Obviously Bow cannot create diversity, but I think they could try to do a better job adding diversity into the curriculum. But other than that, Bow has been an amazing experience, and they do a great job preparing students for their lives after High School!... Read 151 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 626

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Windham School District, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.07 out of 5  165 reviews

Junior: I switched from a charter school to Windham because they had way more resources available and I'm honestly so glad I did! It's a great school, very well funded, committed teachers, and an involved community. Really great experience overall!... Read 165 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,059

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Dover, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.22 out of 5  138 reviews

Parent: PCA is a wonderful school community that nutures and challenges students at every grade level. Learning in an atmosphere that is based on and also teaches Christian values is building a strong foundation for our daughter to be able to grow in and handle our complicated secular world. PCA is focused on educating the whole person and helping them achieve their own God given potential. Lots of extracurricular options and sports, even in middle school! And parent voices and involvement matter and are encouraged here.... Read 138 reviews

• grade A

• Students 645

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Profile School District, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.93 out of 5  58 reviews

Senior: Profile is a great, tight-knit community. There is definitely a heavy emphasis on athletics, especially skiing and soccer. Some sports are less funded and recognized. There isn't much diversity and classes are very small. Teachers here care deeply about students and work incredibly hard to ensure we receive the best possible education.... Read 58 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 143

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Pike, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.86 out of 5  14 reviews

Alum: Oliverian was the "place" that helped our son discover his "place" both in educational terms and on a personal level. Oliverian provided a safe, nurturing, harmonious, caring, authentic environment for our son to re-discover goals and self-interests like pursuing a college education, that had been on-hold to deal with Depression/Anxiety/OCD. Our son graduated Oliverian in 2020 and is now a USC freshman. The loving staff and teachers helped our son to learn coping skills, manage his mental well-being and regain confidence to pursue his academic goals and many life interests, even whilst navigating during his senior year at Oliverian in 2020, during the pandemic. Our son had fun times and new adventures at Oliverian. Our son was able to find his authentic and genuine "place" within himself, discovering inner peace; a true sense of comfort with who he is. Our son and family made special friendships and important connections and we consider ourselves lucky to be part of the Oli Family.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Students 32

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Kearsarge Regional School District, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.29 out of 5  135 reviews

Freshman: Kearsarge is a very small but accepting school! Kearsarge is ranked very high in the top schools in the state, and I agree that it should be. I have attended schools within the Kearsarge regional school district my whole life and those operating and teaching in the schools make their priority the children. I have always felt safe and included. Kearsarge has many well-run programs for sports and extra curriculars. The Kearsarge regional school district provides opportunities for all students to make sure everyone succeeds... Read 135 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 519

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Hampton, NH•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.9 out of 5  168 reviews

Junior: As a junior, I’ve gotten to see the vast majority of what Winnacunnet has to offer. I love it here. It’s very easy to find an educational track that’s right for you. My only complaint is that it’s very difficult to get disability support. I went through a six month process of applying for a 504 plan (for severe ADD and GAD) to be told my grades were too good to qualify. Other than that unfortunate occurrence; my experience at Winnacunnet has been wonderful. I’ve made great friends, tried new things such as clubs and sports, and truly felt like I’m apart of something bigger that myself.... Read 168 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,109

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1