For the 2026 school year, there are 8 alternative private preschools serving 602 students in New Hampshire.
The top-ranked alternative private preschool in New Hampshire is 2nd Nature Academy (SNA).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top-Ranked New Hampshire Alternative 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Gr: NS-12 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Dewey School
Alternative School
Po Box 155
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 731-8091
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 731-8091
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Kids World Academy Of New Hampshire
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
15 Ermer Rd Units 102&103
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-4948
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Playmates Learning Center
Alternative School
56 North Road
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3128
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-3128
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Saplings A Forest And Nature Preschool
Alternative School
266 Upper Bay Rd
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 630-5450
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 630-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
Seedlings Early Learning Center
Alternative School
160 Main St
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-3381
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-3381
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Woodside School
Alternative School
114 S Fruit St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8418
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8418
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private preschools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in New Hampshire is 2nd Nature Academy (SNA).
How many alternative private preschools are located in New Hampshire?
8 alternative private preschools are located in New Hampshire.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire alternative private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
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