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Granite Hill School

Special education school · Grades 6–12

Newport, NH

135 Elm St, Newport, NH 03773

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B-College-going
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of special education schools in New Hampshire
  • Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Newport since at least 2011

In Newport, New Hampshire, Granite Hill School is a special education school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 41 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of special education schools in New Hampshire. Enrollment is up about 28% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 180 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
41
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 15 girls, 26 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of special education schools in New Hampshire (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of special education schools in New Hampshire.
    • Compared with 15 special education schools in New Hampshire.

    Students by survey year

    32’11–1232’13–1432’15–1636’17–1840’19–2037’21–2241’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    61
    73
    86
    96
    1010
    1111
    124

    Student body

    White95%
    Hispanic or Latino5%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in New Hampshire

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Granite Hill School whether it takes part.

    More about New Hampshire's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Granite Hill School

    What grades does Granite Hill School serve?

    Granite Hill School serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Granite Hill School?

    About 41 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Granite Hill 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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