Parker Academy is a unique educational opportunity for families.
Designed by David Parker, the Academy is a comprehensive program that addresses the needs of students and families by providing individualized programs and family-centered activities.
Students attend Parker Academy for a variety of reasons.
Some students are seeking small classes, quality instruction and academic support.
Others wish to focus on the arts and long for more opportunities to explore these areas.
Some of our brightest and most innovative students were unsuccessful in traditional school environments.
They may have been frustrated by traditional school formats and may have acted out or disengaged.
Students with learning differences, artistic desires or emotional needs often find themselves lacking for attention in schools and longing for an environment that not only adjusts to them, but offers them appropriate challenges.
At Parker Academy every student has an individualized educational plan.
Unlike traditional IEPs that structure goals and objectives around just academic and emotional needs, Parker Academy includes physical fitness, community service, family, values, artistic, musical, social and recreational needs.
Parents are encouraged, and at times required to take an active role in their son or daughter's program design and implementation. Success is recognized, but so is risk taking.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NH School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Average class size: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Parker Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, other Language Based Learning Disabilities
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
4 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
David S. Parker
School Notes
- Parker Academy is a unique educational opportunity for families. Designed by David Parker, the Academy is a comprehensive program that addresses the needs of students and families by providing individualized programs and family-centered activities. Students attend Parker Academy for a variety of reasons. Some students are seeking small classes, quality instruction and academic support. Others wish to focus on the arts and long for more opportunities to explore these areas. Some of our brightest and most innovative students were unsuccessful in traditional school environments. They may have been frustrated by traditional school formats and may have acted out or disengaged. Students with learning differences, artistic desires or emotional needs often find themselves lacking for attention in schools and longing for an environment that not only adjusts to them, but offers them appropriate challenges. At Parker Academy every student has an individualized educational plan. Unlike traditional IEPs that structure goals and objectives around just academic and emotional needs, Parker Academy includes physical fitness, community service, family, values, artistic, musical, social and recreational needs. Parents are encouraged, and at times required to take an active role in their son or daughter's program design and implementation. Success is recognized, but so is risk taking.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Academy's ranking?
Parker Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Parker Academy?
The application deadline for Parker Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Parker Academy is St. Paul's School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trinity Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Learning Center At Concord Hospital (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
72 Spaulding Rd
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
17 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 86 students Avg. class size: 6 students
The Contoocook School
Special Education School
40 Park Ln
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-7702
7.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seacoast Learning Collaborative
Special Education School
51 Carlton E. Sockwell Way
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 679-2021
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 679-2021
35.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Longview School
Special Education School
55 Reservation Road
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
18.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Columbus Ave
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7419
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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