#1 Best Private Schools in Rockingham County, NH
Phillips Exeter Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 29 independent schools in New Hampshire
Exeter, NH
A+Overall grade1,055 students6 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Rockingham County, NH
Private schools in Rockingham County, NH with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Rockingham County, NH
Heronfield Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–8
An independent school in Hampton Falls
Hampton Falls, NH
BOverall grade94 students10 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Rockingham County, NH
Busche Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
One of the most diverse private schools in New Hampshire
Chester, NH
BOverall grade120 students15 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Rockingham County, NH
St. Patrick Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
Portsmouth, NH
B-Overall grade216 students14 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Rockingham County, NH
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Salem
Salem, NH
B-Overall grade174 students17 students per teacher
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