SES is a Kindergarten through grade 8 elementary school that serves children in the greater Rochester area, as well as many surrounding communities.
Our school is a Christ-centered community, offering each student a unique blend of spiritual, intellectual, and emotional growth.
As a Catholic elementary school, our mission is to celebrate our catholic identity and to foster academic excellence in our students.
Through mutual respect, each student is encouraged to be a responsible, faithful, contributing member of the community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Elizabeth Seton School often compared to?
St. Elizabeth Seton School is often viewed alongside schools like Portsmouth Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth Seton School?
The application deadline for St. Elizabeth Seton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed St. Elizabeth Seton School also viewed these schools: Jack And Jill Kindergarten, Monarch School of New England, Tri-city Christian Academy and St. Mary Academy.
The nearest high school to St. Elizabeth Seton School is Monarch School of New England (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Charles School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rochester Child Care Center (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jack And Jill Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
56 Whitehall Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jack And Jill Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
56 Whitehall Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
95 Charles St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-9333
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-9333
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Tuition listed
St. Charles School
Special Education School
19 Grant St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
Jack And Jill Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
56 Whitehall Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Seacoast Christian School
(Christian)
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
9.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Charles School
Special Education School
19 Grant St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4768
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Strafford Learning Center - John Powers School
Special Education School
317 Main St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
7 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
95 Charles St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-9333
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-9333
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Tuition listed
Jack And Jill Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
56 Whitehall Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3177
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Children In Motion
Daycare / Preschool
274 County Farm Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 743-3312
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 743-3312
6.3 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
Somersworth Early Learning Cen
Daycare / Preschool
15 Bartlett Ave
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2081
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2081
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Old Manchester Rd.
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-3117
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-3117
9544 miles
Gr: K-3 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Stephen Batchelder Pkwy.
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-3394
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-3394
9544.4 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Harriman Hill Rd.
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-6616
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-6616
9544.6 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
45 Harriman Hill Rd.
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-6616
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-6616
9544.6 miles
Gr: PK | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 Deerfield Rd.
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-2251
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-2251
9544.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
This will be our 3rd year being a SES family...and I cannot wait. Each year has been better than the first, and we thought that was hard to beat. We are continually amazed at the level of dedication, expertise, knowledge and love the entire staff has for the students in the school. This in turn turns into a mutual respect returned from the families. You will be included in the family atmosphere or you may wish to remain on the fringe, just know the education is top notch. The care, safety and well being of each student is a top priority and your child's whole being - heart, mind and soul- is enriched while attending SES.
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