Cardigan Mountain School
Independent school · Grades 6–9
Canaan, NH
62 Alumni Dr, Canaan, NH 03741
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools nationwide
- One of the most diverse private schools in New Hampshire
- Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Canaan since at least 2011
Cardigan Mountain School is an independent private school in Canaan, New Hampshire, for students from 6th grade through 9th grade. It has about 231 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of independent schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 16% since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 172 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–9
- Students
- 231
- Teachers
- 55.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.1
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 62% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in New Hampshire
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cardigan Mountain School whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Cardigan Mountain School
What grades does Cardigan Mountain School serve?
Cardigan Mountain School serves grades 6–9.
How many students attend Cardigan Mountain School?
About 231 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cardigan Mountain School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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