2023 Best Schools in South Hampton

• Exeter, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  305 reviews

Senior: Truly rigorous classes with students who have a wide range of interests. Nothing can beat a boarding school with a billion dollar endowment that they can use to fund your passion projects and overall academic experience. Living with your classmates in this tiny New Hampshire town really forces you to battle the chem tests and history essays as a team. I have met my best friends at Exeter—that's why our alumni network is so strong. You only stay at Exeter for 4 years but they stick with you. Yes, the academics are hard. If you're not looking for challenge then don't come to Exeter. No, it's not a school full of boring workaholics—we have fun too! Yes, there is wealth, but Exeter offers great financial aid and people are generally humble. And of course, Exeter >>>>> Andover. Our campus is prettier, the dorm system better, and I've heard our student body culture is way less toxic than theirs.... Read 305 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,077

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Byfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.25 out of 5  65 reviews

Parent: My son is currently a senior at Governor's and has had a fantastic experience! It truly is a very special place and we are so grateful he has had the opportunity to attend...The academics are definitely tough, but Governor's finds a way to create balance. There are prep schools out there that are so rigorous kids are stressed out and depressed. I distinctly recall touring one elite school which had an entire floor of a building dedicated to counseling offices because kids were so stressed out. That is not the case at Govs. Balance is important in life and Govs makes a conscious effort to explicitly weave that into the experience. I highly recommend Governor's to any parent looking for a school which will not only prepare your son or daughter for college, but one that will encourage growth on many levels.... Read 65 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 404

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Amesbury, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  24 reviews

Parent: Exceptional! After a number of discouraging school experiences, we found Sparhawk. Our primary concern is having a safe, inclusive, caring environment - Sparhawk absolutely provides a level of attention AND intention that goes above and beyond. They have navigated the COVID situation with transparency and concern, providing resources and focusing on the needs of our children. The curriculum draws from diverse sources, providing robust and engaging project-based learning. The school has a progressive set of values, a credo, that reflects the values of the school and the community it strives to create and maintain. When our child has struggled, he has found multiple outlets for support, from his classroom teacher all the way to the head of school. I feel confident he is learning to to strive and grow because he feels cared for and listened to. He is a neurodiverse 2e kid, and no other place has been able to come close to meeting his needs with as much grace and skill as Sparhawk.... Read 24 reviews

• grade A

• Students 152

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• South Hampton, NH•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 82

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Sanborn Regional School District, NH•

• 7-8

• grade B

• Students 195

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Newburyport, MA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 1.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: Excellent public school in Newburyport, MA with great teachers and administrative staff. Self-directed learning and top notch curriculum. K-8 only and limited after-school activities. You'll have to enroll your child in town or rec-league activities outside the school.... Read 6 reviews

• grade B

• Students 288

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Haverhill, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.92 out of 5  226 reviews

Senior: What I liked about my experience at Whittier Tech is that the teachers were generally always great and helpful throughout the whole 4 years. I enjoyed going through all exploratory technical programs and learned a lot from my time here. You choose a specific technical program to go into and it's great to have backup skills in that trade in the real world. I made very good lifelong friends and a partner which I will always be grateful to Whittier Tech for. Overall I had a great time and recommend this school to anyone, not just people who wish to go into technical programs. It will be very worthwhile whether you're fully enrolled for 4 years or choose to do night school. I learned information from going to this school that will stay relevant throughout my whole life.... Read 226 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,249

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Great Bay Charter School, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  18 reviews

Parent: This school is actually grades 6-12. During Covid closings and management in the public school district, we opted to move to GBCS. Wow! We should have done it much sooner. Great school, outstanding staff and teachers across the board, and the project based learning approach vs core curriculum has been a refreshing change. We initially had reservations about charter schools given our child is in the top tier academically but the level of instruction has far exceeded our expectations.... Read 18 reviews

• grade C

• Students 94

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Great Bay Charter School, NH•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: GBeCS changed our children’s social, academic, personal, and home lives for the better! These changes have been so dramatic that we have been told by friends, family, and previous teachers how impressed they are with what this school has been able to do. Our children love going to school since starting at GBeCS. They adore their teachers and their classmates and can’t wait to share all they’ve learned each day. I am forever grateful for this wonderful community of educators.... Read 1 review

• grade C minus

• Students 45

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Bradford, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 426

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Newburyport, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: Our experience has been nothing but extraordinary. Middle school years are always concerning for parents but IC lifts the student through these years and is not content with just 'managing' the student through these years.... Read 3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 269

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Haverhill Public Schools, MA•

• 4-5

• grade unavailable

• Students 182

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Hampton, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 169

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Stratham, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 104

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Newburyport, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 101

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• West Newbury, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 97

• Student-teacher ratio 97:1

• Hampton Falls, NH•

• Private School•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: I went to school here, and had such an amazing experience. Everyday the faculty would make sure that students felt welcome and safe in our small community. Truly loved it and would recommend.... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 82

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Bradford, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 80

• Student-teacher ratio 1:1

• Hampton Falls, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 77

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Exeter, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 70

• Student-teacher ratio 35:1

• Exeter, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 52

• Student-teacher ratio 52:1

• Newfields, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 52

• Student-teacher ratio 52:1

• Kingston, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 50

• Student-teacher ratio 1:1

• Brentwood, NH•

• Private School•

• 1-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 46

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• East Hampstead, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 33

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1