Happy Valley School in Peterborough, NH, serves 19 students in a nonsectarian kindergarten program within a small, co鈥揺ducational early childhood center.
The school has one teacher and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 19:1, reflecting a small enrollment size.
The student body includes 20% students of color, providing some diversity in this rural school setting.
Happy Valley School offers kindergarten instruction exclusively, with no additional grade levels.
As a nonsectarian early learning program, the school operates without religious affiliation or membership in educational associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$4,614/year or $461/month (for 2 days - Two-year-old program Extended Care)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Happy Valley School?
The application deadline for Happy Valley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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