The Harkness House
Independent school · Grades 6–9
Nashua, NH
410 Amherst St Ste 150, Nashua, NH 03063
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools nationwide
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Nashua
In Nashua, New Hampshire, The Harkness House is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 9th grade. About 9 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of independent schools nationwide. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 8 hours, 166 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
- 9
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 3 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in New Hampshire
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Harkness House 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 The Harkness House
What grades does The Harkness House serve?
The Harkness House serves grades 6–9.
How many students attend The Harkness House?
About 9 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Harkness House?
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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