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St. Paul's School Photo - Students walking to class after Chapel.

Best Merrimack County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,889 students in Merrimack County, NH.
The top-ranked private high schools in Merrimack County, NH include Bishop Brady High School, Concord Christian Academy, and St. Paul's School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private high school average acceptance rate of 72%.
57% of private high schools in Merrimack County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Merrimack County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Brady High School
Bishop Brady High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
25 Columbus Ave
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parker Academy
Parker Academy Photo - Parker Academy - You deserve an education as unique and as brilliant as you are!
Special Education School
2 Fisk Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 410-6240
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 4 students
Proctor Academy
Proctor Academy Photo - 2,500 acres of living classroom.
(2)
204 Main Street
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6641
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's School
St. Paul's School Photo - Students walking to class after Chapel.
(Episcopal)
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
80 Clinton Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5410
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Contoocook School
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Merrimack County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
304 Pembroke St
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-8613
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
12 Central Square
Bristol, NH 03222
(603) 340-4939
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
11 Kimball Dr Unit 122
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 641-6166
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
131 Hoit Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-8088
Gr: PK-K | 21 students Avg. class size: 21 students

Overview

This County (Merrimack County)
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,889 Students
15,488 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
282 Teachers
2,072 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
11 students
Average Number of AP Courses
57 courses
25 courses
Average SAT score
1269
(Out of 1600)
1242
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,930
$30,779
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,950
$4,409
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,374
$20,590
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
72%
Average Endowment Size
$352.25 million
$62.19 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
67 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
124 Students
971 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
522 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
67 Students
456 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
1,184 Students
10,726 Students
% White Students
72%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4 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
220 Students
2,050 Students
% of Others Students
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Merrimack County, NH?
The top-ranked private high schools in Merrimack County, NH include Bishop Brady High School, Concord Christian Academy, and St. Paul's School.
How many private high schools are located in Merrimack County?
7 private high schools are located in Merrimack County.
How diverse are private high schools in Merrimack County?
Merrimack County private high schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Merrimack County?
57% of private high schools in Merrimack County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Merrimack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Merrimack County include: The Contoocook School vs. Parker Academy

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