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South Merrimack Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Merrimack, NH

517 Boston Post Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Merrimack since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Merrimack, New Hampshire, South Merrimack Christian Academy is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 238 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
238
Teachers
30.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 107 girls, 131 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 80% of Christian schools in New Hampshire.
    • Compared with 15 Christian schools in New Hampshire.

    Students by survey year

    246’11–12263’13–14260’15–16234’17–18141’19–20195’21–22238’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K27
    K19
    119
    223
    317
    418
    515
    622
    715
    816
    921
    1022
    1112
    1219

    Student body

    White90%
    Black5%
    Asian4%
    Hispanic or Latino0%

    Member of

    • American Association of Christian Schools

    Help paying tuition in New Hampshire

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask South Merrimack Christian Academy 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 South Merrimack Christian Academy

    What grades does South Merrimack Christian Academy serve?

    South Merrimack Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend South Merrimack Christian Academy?

    About 238 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at South Merrimack Christian Academy?

    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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