For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 221 students in Hampstead, NH (there are , serving 822 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Hampstead, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private school in Hampstead, NH is Hampstead Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
25% of private schools in Hampstead, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Top-Ranked Hampstead 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
320 East Road
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hazel Drive Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
35 Hazel Dr
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-9600
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-9600
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Stepping Stones School
Daycare / Preschool
61 Main Street
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-8215
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-8215
Gr: NS-K | 40 students
Overview
This Town (Hampstead)
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
221 Students
31,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
18%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
22 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
54%
Average Class Size
6 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,000
$20,150
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
74%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
286 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
76%
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
84 Students
10,867 Students
% of Others Students
22%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Hampstead, NH?
The top-ranked private schools in Hampstead, NH is Hampstead Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hampstead?
4 private schools are located in Hampstead.
What percentage of students in Hampstead go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Hampstead are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hampstead?
25% of private schools in Hampstead are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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