Back to School in Concord, NH
Concord High School
New Hampshire’s Capital Region features a diverse array of high-quality public and private K-12 schools, along with vibrant childcare services that offer a head start in a student’s educational journey. If you are looking for the perfect place to relocate or grow your family, you can’t beat Concord’s friendly small-town atmosphere, surrounding natural beauty, and public and private education options. Read on for statistics on area schools, and a sampling of options for local families.
Facts on Greater Concord’s public schools
For a comprehensive rundown of school statistics, view page 33 of the Guidebook to Greater Concord magazine. Additional data can be found on the New Hampshire Department of Education’s website.
Student-Teacher Ratio
Allenstown has the lowest student-teacher ratio of the towns surrounding Concord, with Chichester and Kearsarge Regional not far behind.
Student Diversity
Concord leads area schools in its student diversity. 77.6 students identify as white, with the second largest demographic (9.12%) representing black students.
Enrollment
Enrollment varies drastically from 3,933 students in Concord to 188 students in Chichester.
Preschool & Afterschool
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire
This community youth center provides infant, toddler, and preschool child care, as well as before and after school programs, summer camp, and basketball.
The Granite YMCA offers preschool for children ages 1 to 5, afterschool programs, and summer day camp for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Full-time childcare is also available, starting at 6 weeks old.
First Start Children’s Center/Second Start
First Start offers affordable and effective educational programs for adolescents, including child care for children aged 6 weeks to 10 years during the school year. Summer programs are provided to children up to 12 years of age.
This grassroots, all-volunteer organization is dedicated to assisting and empowering refugee and New American youth in Concord.
Ralph Waldo Emerson School for Preschoolers
Emerson is a small nonprofit school that values relationships, the arts, nature, literacy, the family, and play. The school offers morning and afternoon programs for three, four and five-year-old children.
Early childhood care and education, camps and after- school programs are available for children ages 9 months to 14 years.
Charter Schools
Strong Foundations Charter School (K-8)
This public charter school focuses on a literacy and core knowledge curriculum, with free tuition for NH residents.
Virtual Learning Academy (VLACS) (6-12)
VLACS is a full-time or part-time online virtual learning program for elementary, middle and high school students. AP classes are available, and tuition is free for NH residents.
Private Schools
This is an innovative, independent middle school that aims to develop intellectually curious and capable young adults.
This Catholic, co-educational high school serves students from over 50 NH cities and towns, and nine countries.
Concord Christian Academy (Pre K-12)
This independent, private Christian school offers a comprehensive life preparatory program.
The Derryfield School is an independent, co-educational college prep day school.
This private day school is for middle and high school students.
Second Start offers affordable and effective educational programs for adolescents, teens and adults, including a New American Driving School, Adult Diploma programs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
This private, independent school is for infants through ninth graders, and enhances a natural enthusiasm for learning while developing respect for oneself and others.
Spaulding Academy & Family Services
This tax-exempt nonprofit school has residential and day programs for children ages 5-21 years, supporting exceptional children and families toward a successful future.
Saint John Regional School (Pre K-8)
This private Catholic parochial school has more than 185 students from 25 communities.
St. Paul’s is a nationally recognized, independent coeducational boarding school. Approximately 500 students representing 40 states and 18 countries and 120 faculty members live on the 2,000-acre campus.
This is just a small sampling of the local education options available in Concord, NH. The area also features a wide array of enrichment activities for kids, including art programs at Kimball Jenkins, nature and science opportunities at New Hampshire Audubon, classes at the Concord Community Music School, the popular RB Productions theater camp, Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL), and much more.
Visit Concord NH is an initiative of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. This website and accompanying social media profiles showcase the best of NH’s Capital Region to travelers, new residents and long-time fans of Concord. Learn more about the Chamber at concordnhchamber.com.
