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Best Portsmouth 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 283 students in Portsmouth, NH (there are , serving 2,488 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private school in Portsmouth, NH is St. Patrick Academy.
25% of private schools in Portsmouth, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Portsmouth 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Patrick Academy
St. Patrick Academy Photo
(Catholic)
315 Banfield Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(512) 944-5765
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Birchtree
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Special Education School
215 Commerce Way, Suite 300
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
Gr: PK-12
Discovery Child Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool
30 Rye Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 334-6336
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Portsmouth KinderCare
Portsmouth KinderCare Photo - Portsmouth KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
72 Mirona Rd.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-8010
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Portsmouth)
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
283 Students
31,960 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
3,207 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Average Class Size
20 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
705 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
227 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
71%
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
78 Students
10,889 Students
% of Others Students
24%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Portsmouth, NH?
The top-ranked private schools in Portsmouth, NH is St. Patrick Academy.
How many private schools are located in Portsmouth?
4 private schools are located in Portsmouth.
What percentage of students in Portsmouth go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portsmouth?
25% of private schools in Portsmouth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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