Child Study & Development Center in Durham, NH is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving kindergarten students in a suburban community.
Founded in 1866, the school is one of the oldest private early learning programs in the state of New Hampshire.
The center enrolls 62 students with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, supported by three teaching staff members.
Approximately 10% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
The school holds membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and other educational associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Child Study & Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1866
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Child Study & Development Center's ranking?
Child Study & Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Child Study & Development Center?
The application deadline for Child Study & Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Child Study & Development Center is Portsmouth Christian Academy (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cross Road Kindergarten & School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Live & Learn At Mastway (2.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Live & Learn At Mastway
Daycare / Preschool
114 Mast Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
2.2 miles
Gr: K | 30 students
Growing Places
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pinkham Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Cross Road Kindergarten & School
(Christian)
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
Great Bay Kids Company
Daycare / Preschool
3 Simons Ln
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
197 Dover Point Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3206
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3206
5.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
8.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
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Special Education School
215 Commerce Way, Suite 300
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-12
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cross Road Kindergarten & School
(Christian)
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Live & Learn At Mastway
Daycare / Preschool
114 Mast Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
2.2 miles
Gr: K | 30 students
Growing Places
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pinkham Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 868-1335
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Great Bay Kids Company
Daycare / Preschool
3 Simons Ln
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
9529.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
9529.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
9529.8 miles
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
9529.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
9529.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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