Nutfield is a private, non-profit school offering educational programs for children ages three to five years old.
Our goal is to help children grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically and our method is cooperative.
We prepare children for the challenges of their future. Facilities include several classrooms and play areas, a safe, modern playground with commercial-quality play sets, and a large indoor space for gym and special programs conducted throughout the year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,624
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Nutfield Cooperative School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
174 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: "Parent-involved preschool education for Derry and nearby New Hampshire towns"
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Nutfield Cooperative School cost?
Nutfield Cooperative School's tuition is approximately $2,624 for private students.
What is Nutfield Cooperative School's ranking?
Nutfield Cooperative School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Nutfield Cooperative School?
The application deadline for Nutfield Cooperative School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Nutfield Cooperative School is Pinkerton Academy (1.2 miles away)
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53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 3 students
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students Tuition listed
53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
1.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students Tuition listed
Victory Baptist School
(Baptist)
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1
Robert B Jolicoeur School
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
8.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
242 Derry Rd
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 883-6310
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 883-6310
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
1.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Southern Nh Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1E Commons Dr Unit 28
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 818-8613
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 818-8613
3.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Victory Baptist School
(Baptist)
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1
320 East Road
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 3 students
53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
Stepping Stones School
Daycare / Preschool
1 Partridge Lane
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Wonder Years Learning Center-derry
Daycare / Preschool
39 Birch St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
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(978) 448-2297
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Rank:
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(978) 448-6665
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
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(978) 448-6155
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
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(978) 597-8721
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
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