For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 47 students in Canterbury, NH (there are , serving 90 public students). 34% of all K-12 students in Canterbury, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
草榴社区 Schools in Canterbury, NH (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Overview
This Town (Canterbury)
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
47 Students
31,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
18%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
47:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
7 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
15%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
39 Students
10,867 Students
% of Others Students
83%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Canterbury, NH?
1 private schools are located in Canterbury, NH.
What percentage of students in Canterbury go to private school?
34% of all K-12 students in Canterbury are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
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