2018 Independent School Guide

2018

T N E D N E P E D IN

SCHOOL GUIDE

a supplement to

Y O U R G U ID E T O FI N D IN G T H E B ES T ED U C A T IO N FO R Y O U R C H IL D

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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENTS So, you’re considering an independent school for your child. Good call.

Now more than ever it’s essential that students be prepared for change, equipped for lifelong learning and eager to embrace the challenges of life. They need a sense of independence that is guided by the experience of mentors and guarded by a great institution of learning.

Ask parents why they chose an independent school for their children and the list of reasons is long: great teachers, smaller classes, more personal attention, a welcoming atmosphere and the chance to explore new opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

Independent schools are where many of our best academic professionals can be found, and, after all, how successful or well-prepared could any of us be without the right teachers and advisors to show us the proverbial path? These men and women are there not simply to teach the correct answers but to impart the ability to ask the right questions in the first place. Talented educators and academic professionals provide the tools we need — parents and children alike — to make the wisest choices for ourselves.

To find the independent school best able to meet your needs, read on.

Consider the myriad winding paths you can follow, and then take your own first step. The schools and educators within this Independent School Guide are there to light the way.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

How to Find the Right School....................................................4

Tips for Interviews......................................................................7

Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................8

Associations and Resources.......................................................10

School Profiles..........................................................................11

School Listings..........................................................................19 Thanks to the Association of Independent Schools of New England (aisne.org) for their help and resources in putting this guide together.

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FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL The realization that an independent school is vital to your child’s development is an important first step — but where do parents start in finding the institution that’s right for them? There’s a huge variety of potential choices that different families will view from different perspectives, depending on circumstances and goals. That’s where this guide and the Commission on Independent Schools come in to provide a helping hand.

Two helpful lists for you and your family should be created before beginning any detailed questioning: Detail the particular school features parents prefer for their children and outline your child or children’s specific needs as well as their interests.

The next step is a matter of communication. Take some time to sit down and write an e-mail, compose a letter or place a phone call to any school of interest and ask for a copy of its mission statement. All schools that are affiliated with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges — and many others as well — have such statements in print, which they can supply via traditional mail or electronically. As they read each mission statement, parents should consider whether the school’s stated aspirations match theirs, and whether a particular institution has unique features that are attractive to them and applicable to their child’s needs.

The detailed questions that follow should produce most or all of the remaining information parents will need. Parents can then weigh this information against the specific needs of their own child.

(Source — New England Association of Schools and Colleges: neasc.org) PROGRAM OF THE SCHOOL: • Does the school’s program suit your child’s academic needs?

• Does the academic program have the breadth and depth to challenge the range of students admitted?

• How are the most able students challenged?

• What is unique about the academic program?

• A re there programs for exceptional children? Learning disabled children? Those with physical or emotional handicaps?

• I f this is a denominational school, how is that reflected in the program?

• What does the school offer in co-curricular areas such as athletics, dramatics and community activities?

• Does the overall program of the school include learning experiences of residential life (when applicable)?

STUDENTS • What kind of students does the school seek, and with what results?

• Is a student profile available, including racial and ethnic characteristics, percentage of students receiving financial aid and geographical distribution (especially for residential schools)?

• If the school has a denominational affiliation, what percentage of students are from that denomination? What other denominations are represented?

• Are there examples of students participating in school-sponsored volunteer community projects?

• Where do students go following graduation or completion of the program? How does the school stay in touch with them?

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PARENTS • What degree of involvement is expected of parents in school activities and other supporting roles? Involvement with sports? Academic support? Advising? Participation in clubs or functions?

QUALITY OF LIFE • Is the atmosphere that of a “tight ship” or is it informal?

• I f this is a residential school, then what is residential life like?

• Are students required to participate in some form of organized athletics? Dramatic projections? Other school-wide activities?

• What is the student attrition rate? What are the reasons?

• What is the school’s policy on substance abuse? Alcohol use? Smoking?

•W hat types of infractions are considered serious and what disciplinary procedures are used?

• How do the personal and educational guidance and advisory systems work?

PROFESSIONAL STAFF • What is the typical class size, particularly in English, foreign languages, mathematics and science?

• What is the individual teacher load, including numbers of students as well as preparation and other duties?

• In what professional organizations do individual faculty members participate?

PHYSICAL PLANT • Is the physical plant — including classrooms, library, laboratories and physical education facilities — adequate for and compatible with the mission of the school?

• Is the plant well maintained and does it show signs of people caring about the physical environment? (Include dorms and individual rooms if this is a residential school.)

• Is the food service area clean and are certificates of appropriate health and sanitary inspections displayed?

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SOME GRANITE STATE STATISTICS There are 319 private schools in New Hampshire, serving 29,983 students.

The average private school tuition is $8,621 for elementary schools and $29,576 for high schools.

The average acceptance rate is 76 percent (versus 85 percent nationally).

Minority enrollment is 12 percent and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.

26 percent of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Roman Catholic and Christian).

There are two all-girls schools, eight all-boys schools, 29 Montessori schools and 232 preschools/cay care schools.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS PER COUNTY Hillsborough (107), Rockingham (83) Merrimack (32), Strafford (26) Cheshire (19), Grafton (18), Belknap (11), Carroll (11), Sullivan (9) and Coös (8) POPULAR CITIES Manchester (30), Nashua (20), Concord (13), Dover (10) and Salem 10 Source: privateschoolreview.com

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Finding the right school continued from page 5 FINANCIAL BASE •W hat is the annual tuition?

•W hat percentage of the per-student operating cost of the school does the tuition meet?

• I f tuition doesn’t meet all costs, how is the balance made up?

•W hat is the school’s tuition refund policy?

• I s there a tuition insurance plan?

•W hat is the amount and purpose of the endowment?

• I n the operating budget, what are the percentages and categories of expenses? (This may indicate some school priorities.)

• D oes the school have an annual giving program?

• F or what purposes are annual funds requested and expended?

•W ho is asked to participate in annual giving?

GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION • I s the school separately incorporated, not for profit, proprietary, a member of a school system such as a diocesan system or affiliated with a parish or parishes?

•W ho establishes policy for the school?

•W ho is the chief administrative officer of the school?

•W hat is his or her background and experience?

• H ow long has she or he been at this school?

•W ith what education-oriented associations is the school affiliated?

• B y whom is the school accredited?

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TIPS FOR INTERVIEWS

Formal interviews are usually reserved for students entering sixth grade and up. The interview may occur during a walk around campus or in the admissions office. Parents may or may not be included. Here are some tips to help your child prepare.

Avoid “yes/no” responses

“What are you studying now?”

The interview should give the school a sense of who your child is. Help your child practice thoughtful responses that reveal something about him or her.

Give positive answers to any question about your current school, subjects or teachers.

Don’t criticize or compare the two schools.

Think about what to say

Absolutely! Help your student formulate a few questions that are not obvious and reflect your child’s interests. For example, “I enjoy creative writing. Does the school have a literary magazine or a writing club?”

While your child shouldn’t try to memorize answers, you can talk through typical interview questions:

“Tell me about yourself” What makes your child special? Highlight talents, interests, experiences and goals.

“Why do you want to come to this school?”

Focus on something specific about the school and connect it to your child. For example, “I’ve been playing the flute for six years, and I know your orchestra is one of the best in the state. I hope I can try out.”

“Do you have any questions for me?”

Practice Ask another adult to spend 15 minutes asking typical interview questions, and then offer constructive advice.

Don’t over-prepare You want the school to get a sense of who your child really is, not what the child has been coached to say.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is an independent school?

Independent schools are a particular kind of nonprofit private school, distinguished by having a freestanding board of trustees that is solely responsible for the school and by being independently funded, primarily by tuition.

Are all independent schools the same?

Within the Association of Independent Schools in New England membership there is an extraordinary range of schools, from small elementary schools to big boarding schools, and everything in between. While most schools are coed, a number are single-sex. Many schools have a particular religious affiliation or follow a particular educational philosophy. Some schools define themselves as traditional in their approach; others see themselves as progressive. There is much more variety within the world of independent schools than there is in public schools, because public schools must all follow the same standards and prepare for the same standardized tests.

What does parent involvement look like?

You will be treated as a full partner in the education of your child. That means regular communication via different media, early notification whenever there is a concern, face-to-face meetings with teachers and administrators as needed, and an acknowledgment that you know more about your child than anyone else. Independent schools want you to be active participants in the community, to actively engage in the life of the school. Every school will have a wealth of volunteer opportunities, from chaperoning to fundraising to helping the school get greener.

You will always be welcome at school.

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Many of AISNE’s independent schools have low student-teacher ratios. This is designed because having fewer students allows the teachers to get to know each student in depth, be able to closely monitor the student’s progress, and have the time to help when a student has difficulty.

What does it mean to be accredited?

An AISNE-accredited school has undergone a rigorous and thorough process that includes the creation of a self-study document that describes current practice and establishes a set of priorities for future action in all areas of the school, such as curriculum, staffing, admissions, finance, governance, health and safety. After completing the self-study, the school hosts a team of teachers and administrators from other independent schools who visit the school for three days and prepare a comprehensive report that includes both commendations and recommendations for future action. Schools are expected to address the recommendations over the next few years. There are interim reports and an interim visit scheduled during the ten-year cycle to monitor progress.

How diverse are independent schools?

AISNE member schools report an average of 18 percent students of color and an average of 25 percent of students receiving financial aid. Few suburban public schools could claim to be as racially and socio-economically diverse. So the independent school down the street may well be more reflective of the diversity of the “real world” than your public school.

Source: Association of Independent Schools in New England – aisne.org

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS AND RESOURCES FOR THE STATE AND REGION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND (ISANNE) Representing a diverse group of schools — day and boarding, suburban and rural, prestigious college preparatory and institutions with specialties from learning disabilities and emotional support to skiing and outdoor education — ISANNE provides guidance to families exploring private education opportunities in living and learning, academic programs, extracurricular activities and financial aid.

Laurie Hurd, Executive Director 619 High St.; Bath, Maine 04530 207-564-2333 • www.isanne.org ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL IN NEW ENGLAND (AISNE) With an ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion, AISNE shapes the educational landscape for independent schools through leadership, education, service and strategic advocacy.

Steve Clem, Executive Director 222 Forbes Rd., Ste. 106; Braintree, MA 02184 781-843-8440 • www.aisne.org NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN NH The NAIS Private School Review provides free, detailed profiles of USA private day schools and their surrounding communities. The site evaluates schools relative to each other and to statewide private school averages for several key criteria like teacher:student ratios. The site can be particularly helpful for families who are moving and need to evaluate several potential schools, or for all parents who are exploring different pre-college educational options for their child.

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NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES A voluntary membership organization of public and independent schools and colleges with a mission of assessing and promoting the quality of education through the accreditation of its members.

3 Burlington Woods Dr., Ste. 100 Burlington, MA 01803 781-425-7700 • www.neasc.org FAMILY RESOURCE CONNECTION A New Hampshire State Library program addressing current issues of concern for families with children offers a library with more than 5,000 titles on subjects ranging from financial assistance to learning disabilities to parenting issues to special education laws and rights.

Family Resource Connection New Hampshire State Library 20 Park St., Concord, NH 03301 603-271-1188 • www.nh.gov/nhsl/frc NH ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED EDUCATION Offering resources for gifted children and promoting gifted education in the state of NH. P.O. Box 10432; Bedford, NH 03110 www.nhage.org NH FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Introducing young people, ages 9 to 14, to the fun and excitement of science and technology.

200 Bedford St., Manchester, NH 03101 603-666-3907 • www.firstlegoleague.org ACADEMY OF APPLIED SCIENCE Young Inventors’ Program “Fueling the Spark of Genius” Pamela Hampton, Director 24 Warren St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-4530 • www.aas-world.org

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The Derryfield School Manchester, NH 03104 669-4524 • www.derryfield.org

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ounded in 1964, The Derryfield School is an independent, coeducational, collegepreparatory day school for students in grades 6-12. Derryfield is a school built around its students — a school that cares about their points of view, their interests, how they learn and their passions. Small enough and smart enough to truly personalize each learning experience, Derryfield invites students to come together to grow as individuals. The core curriculum is enhanced by more than 70 elective classes and independent learning opportunities; arts, athletics and leadership are built in, not added on. Derryfield students travel the world, win athletic championships, lead service initiatives and shine on stage. Close relationships with advisors, teachers, peers and coaches encourage students to test their limits and take risks in a safe, supportive environment. As a result, Derryfield graduates meet the world as global citizens: curious, confident and committed to lives of passionate engagement.

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St. Thomas More School Oakdale, CT 06370 • (860) 823-3861• www.stmct.org

REALIZING THEIR POTENTIAL…

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t. Thomas More School is an accredited college preparatory boarding school, enrolling students in grades 8-PG, which offers a structured, challenging program optimized

to how boys learn. With a beautiful campus located on scenic Gardner Lake, St. Thomas More School offers a peaceful environment that is ideal for study, extracurricular and sports activities alike. In addition to our college-prep curriculum and our commitment to academic success, students enjoy a great selection of interscholastic and intramural sports, clubs and extra-curricular opportunities. In our small, family-oriented educational community, we expect our students to do more, and they do!

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Bishop Guertin High School Nashua, NH 03060 889-4107 • www.bghs.org

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nspired by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and their educational mission of wholeperson formation, Bishop Guertin High School is a community where every student is known, valued and treasured. As an independent, Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school, BG develops young people to their greatest potential. With nearly 20 AP courses, 35 sports programs and extensive extracurriculars, as well as a 100 percent graduation and college acceptance rate, our graduates leave Bishop Guertin prepared, confident and ready to transform the world.

Contact the Admission Office at admit@bghs.org to start your journey at Bishop Guertin today!

The Cornerstone School Stratham, NH 03885 772-4349 • www.cornerstoneschool.org

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he Cornerstone School is an independent, Montessori school serving children ages 18 months through 8th grade. Our beautiful rural environment is designed to support the academic, social and emotional growth of every child at each stage of development. Montessori education fosters a lifelong love of learning, academic success and empowered children who become successful, contributing members of society.

Please call the school to schedule a tour and classroom observation and see educational excellence in action.

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Heronfield Academy Hampton Falls, NH 03844 772-9093 • www.heronfield.org

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eronfield Academy has emerged as a premier middle school that honors its core values of honesty, respect, diligence, caring and celebration through challenging academics.

H e r o n f i e l d A c a d e m y ’s combination of traditional and innovative teaching creates an inspiring and dynamic place for middle school students. Situated in the middle of the NH Seacoast Region on a beautiful historic farm property, we are easily accessible to many families in the 17 towns we serve. The middle school years are important in setting a positive foundation for success in high school, college and in life.

Hollis Montessori School Hollis, NH 03049 • 400-1515 • www.hollismontessori.org

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ollis Montessori is an AMI accredited independent school providing authentic Montessori education for children ages 3 through 9th grade.

Located on a beautiful 9-acre campus, we empower children to develop a life-long love of learning through integrated, hands-on programs that foster independence, critical thinking, creativity and responsibility.

We invite you to learn more about the difference in Montessori education. Tours and classroom observations offered weekly.

hollis

Montessori school

Please call to schedule your visit.

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High Mowing School Wilton, NH 03086 654-2391 • www.pinehill.org • www.highmowing.org

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igh Mowing School prepares children for a lifetime of learning. Students develop the capacities they will need to meet the demands of our ever-changing world and live a joyful, balanced and fulfilling life.

Our broad and comprehensive Waldorf curriculum immerses students in subjects that engage them in an inspiring learning experience. High Mowing School offers programs from preschool through grade 12. Call to inquire about visiting the school or attending an Open House. Come, be inspired.

Learning Skills Academy Rye, NH 03870 • 964-4903 • www.learningskillsacademy.org

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earning Skills Academy offers a comprehensive, coeducational school experience, grades 3-12, providing tutorials in the basic skills of literacy and mathematics, while facilitating higher order thinking skills through our theme-based content area instruction. We provide pragmatic language instruction within a meaningful social context.

Adventure-based learning — designed to improve communication, increase a sense of community and build leadership qualities for success — is an integral part of our program.

LSA is approved to grant diplomas upon completion.

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St. Christopher School Nashua, NH 03064

882-7442 • www.stchrisschoolnh.org

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t. Christopher School offers an exceptional Catholic education with high academic and moral standards in a warm and nurturing family atmosphere.

In addition to traditional elementary school subjects, our Pre-Kindergarten through grade six students receive weekly instruction in religion, Spanish and computer skills. Interactive whiteboards, iPads, a playground, an outdoor classroom and extra-curricular activities like band, drama, science and coding clubs and a variety of sports enhance the curriculum.

Call Today for a Private Tour!

World Academy Nashua, NH 03062 888-1982 • www.worldacademynh.com The Best Private School in NH is Right Here in Nashua

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e are a progressive, NEASC and NAEYCaccredited, independent school for students from six weeks through grade eight.

Our 55,000-square-foot campus building is located on six beautiful acres and serves nearly 500 families with a staff of 80 teachers.

Our integrated, 21st century personalized curriculum embraces the diversity of all students and promotes individual success to give each child a competitive advantage in his/ her global future.

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Shaker Road School Concord, NH 03301

224-0161 • www.shakerroadschool.org

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haker Road School (SRS) is a family-focused community dedicated to developing the whole child.

Founded in 1979, SRS provides an individually oriented, yet academically rigorous curriculum for students from infants through ninth grade. By combining academics with specialized programs to foster self-worth and respect for others, SRS prepares each child to contribute positively to a rapidly changing world.

The school resides on a 63-acre campus enabling students to experience not only academic excellence, but a love and appreciation for the outdoors.

In addition to its traditional education program, the school also offers an extensive athletics program; fine and performing arts instruction; local and international travel opportunities; daily teacher advisory sessions; and a citizenship program in which all students discuss themes (such as kindness, tolerance and respect) to reflect on their own characters to help strengthen the school community and the world around them.

For more information, please visit shakerroadschool.org.

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Monadnock Waldorf School Keene, NH 03431 www.monadnockwaldorfschool.org

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aldorf education fosters imagination, growth and independence in a rich and challenging environment of academic excellence, physical achievement, artistic expression and mutual respect. Visit us online to explore our programs and upcoming events for early childhood, grade school and high school.

- EDUCATING THE WHOLE STUDENT -

The Founders Academy Manchester, NH 03103 952-4705 • www.thefoundersacademy.org

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ounders Academy is a nonprofit, public charter school with a curriculum that focuses on student character and a classical education, including studies in history, leadership, ethics, debate, business, finance and classical literature, as well as the standard middle and high school curriculum of math, science, languages and the arts.

“Through these doors walk the leaders of the future ... the guardians of our liberty.”

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STUDENT BODY

New Hampshire: The Beech Hill School 20 Beech Hill Rd. Hopkinton, NH 03229 www.thebeechhillschool.org • 715-5129

Day 6-8

Co-ed

Bishop Brady High School Day 9-12 Co-ed 25 Columbus Ave. Concord, NH 03301 www.bishopbrady.edu • 224-7418 Bishop Guertin High School N Day 194 Lund Rd. Nashua, NH 03060 www.bghs.org • 889-4107

9-12

Co-ed

Brewster Academy 80 Academy Dr. Wolfeboro, NH 03894 www.brewsteracademy.org • 569-1600

Boarding 9-12

Co-ed

Cardigan Mountain School 62 Alumni Dr. Canaan, NH 03741 www.cardigan.org • 523-4321

Boarding/Day 6-9

Male

Community School Day 6-12 Co-ed 1164 Bunker Hill Rd. South Tamworth, NH 03883 www.communityschoolnh.net • 323-7000 The Cornerstone School N Day T-8 146 High St. Stratham, NH 03885 www.cornerstoneschool.org • 772-4349

Co-ed

Crossroads Academy Day K-8 95 Dartmouth College Hwy. Lyme, NH 03768 www.crossroadsacademy.org • 795-3111

Co-ed

The Derryfield School L 2108 River Rd. Manchester, NH 03104 www.derryfield.org • 669-4524

Day 6-12 Co-ed

(List consists of members of the Independent School Association of Northern New England, isanne.org and advertisers.)

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Dublin School 18 Lehmann Way Dublin, NH 03444 www.dublinschool.org • 563-8584

Boarding/Day 9-12

STUDENT BODY Co-ed

The Founders Academy S Day 6-12 Co-ed 5 Perimeter Rd. Manchester, NH 03103 www.thefoundersacademy.org • 952-4705 Hampshire Country School Boarding 3-12 28 Patey Circle Rindge, NH 03461 www.hampshirecountryschool.org • 899-3325

Male

Hampstead Academy Day 320 East Rd. Hampstead, NH 03841 www.hampsteadacademy.org • 329-4406

Co-ed

Heronfield Academy O 356 Exeter Rd. Hampton Falls, NH 03844 www.heronfield.org • 772-9093

Pre-K-8

Day 6-8

Co-ed

High Mowing School P Boarding/Day 9-12 Co-ed Pine Hill Waldorf School P Day Pre-K-8 Co-ed 222 Isaac Frye Hwy. Wilton, NH 03086 www.highmowing.org • www.pinehill.org • 654-2391 Hollis Montessori School O 9 S. Merrimack Rd. Hollis, NH 03049 www.hollismontessori.org • 400-1515

Day 3-9

Co-ed

Holderness PO Box 1879 Plymouth, NH 03264 www.holderness.org • 536-1257

Boarding 9-12

Co-ed

Kimball Union Academy 7 Campus Center Dr. Meriden, NH 03770 www.kua.org • 469-2000

Boarding

9-Post Graduate Co-ed

Learning Skills Academy P Day 3-12 1247 Washington Rd. Rye, NH 03870 www.learningskillsacademy.org • 964-4903

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Monadnock Waldorf School S Day 424 Old Walpole Rd. Keene, NH 03431 www.monadnockwaldorfschool.org • 357-8663

1-8

New Hampton School 70 Main St. New Hampton, NH 03256 www.newhampton.org • 677-3400

9-Post Graduate Co-ed

Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School 6 Bartlett Ave. Nashua, NH 03064 www.ncrjhs.org • 882-7011

Boarding

Day 7-8

Co-ed

Co-ed

Newport Montessori Day Pre-K-8 Co-ed 96 Pine Street, PO Box 1006 Newport, NH 03773 www.newportmontessori.org • 863-2243 The Oliverian School 28 Becket Dr. Pike, NH 03780 www.oliverianschool.org • 989-5100

Boarding 9-12

Phillips Exeter Academy 20 Main St. Exeter, NH 03833 www.exeter.edu • 772-4311

Boarding/Day 9-Post Graduate Co-ed

Pinkerton Academy 5 Pinkerton St. Derry, NH 03038 www.pinkertonacademy.org • 437-5200

Day 9-12 Co-ed

Portsmouth Christian Academy Day 20 Seaborne Dr. Dover, NH 03820 www.pcaschool.org • 742-3617

Co-ed

Pre-K-12 Co-ed

Proctor Academy 204 Main St. Andover, NH 03216 www.proctornet.com • 735-6000

Boarding/ 9-12 Day

Co-ed

Sant Bani School See our ad on inside back cover.

19 Ashram Rd. Sanbornton, NH 03269 www.santbani.org • 934-4240

Day K-8

Co-ed

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Shaker Road School R 131 Shaker Rd. Concord, NH 03301 www.shakerroadschool.org • 224-0161

Day K-9

Co-ed

Southern NH Montessori Academy See our ad on inside front cover.

1E Commons Dr., #28 Londonderry, NH 03053 www.snhma.org • 818-8613

Day

Co-ed

St. Christopher School Q 20 Cushing Ave. Nashua, NH 03064 wwww.stchrisschoolnh.org • 882-7442

Day Pre-K-6 Co-ed

St. Paul’s School 325 Pleasant St. Concord, NH 03301 www.sps.edu • 229-4600

Boarding 9-12

Tilton School 30 School St. Tilton, NH 03276 www.tiltonschool.org • 286-4342

Boarding

Waterville Valley Academy PO Box 186 Waterville Valley, NH 03215 www.wvbbts.org • 236-4811

Boarding 6-12

The White Mountain School 371 West Farm Rd. Bethlehem, NH 03574 www.whitemountain.org • 444-0513

Boarding/Day 9-Post Graduate Co-ed

Wolfeboro School 93 Camp School Rd. Wolfeboro, NH 03894 www.wolfeboro.org • 569-3451

Summer Boarding

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