Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH, is a nonsectarian private high school serving grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 3,074 students.
Founded in 1814, the school is located in a midsize suburban community and has one of the oldest founding dates among New Hampshire private schools.
The student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by a faculty of 238 teachers.
Approximately 8 percent of the student body identifies as students of color.
Annual tuition is set at $25,000 for this New Hampshire suburban high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,074 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Pinkerton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
3,074 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
238 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
School Notes
- School Mascot: Astros
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alan B. Shepard Jr. - America's first man in space in 1961
- Robert Frost - famous poet who taught English here from 1906 to 1911
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pinkerton Academy cost?
Pinkerton Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Pinkerton Academy?
Pinkerton Academy famous alumni include: Alan B. Shepard Jr. - America's first man in space in 1961 and Robert Frost - famous poet who taught English here from 1906 to 1911.
What is Pinkerton Academy's ranking?
Pinkerton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Pinkerton Academy?
The application deadline for Pinkerton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Pinkerton Academy is Victory Baptist School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clubhouse Childcare Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.2 miles away)
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Miles
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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
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K
53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
0.3 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
0.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
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
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 3 students
Nutfield Cooperative School
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Baptist School
(Baptist)
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
4.6 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
7.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
132 Titus Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
242 Derry Rd
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 883-6310
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 883-6310
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
0.4 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
2.6 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
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1
9 Saint Francis Way
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-3312
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-3312
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K
53 N Main St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6987
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 3 students
Nutfield Cooperative School
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Wonder Years Learning Center-derry
Daycare / Preschool
39 Birch St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
78 Hollis Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
9514.7 miles
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
342 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
9514.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
346 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
9514.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
9514.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 Brookline Rd
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-6914
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-6914
9515.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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