Private schools in New Hampshire
EFA pays about $4,800 on average. Any New Hampshire K-12 student. There is no income limit.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
The 12,500-student cap is full for 2026-27. 13,443 students were found eligible and 943 are on the waitlist.
Worth knowing: Current students, siblings, students with disabilities and lower-income families are exempt from the cap.
By kind of school
- Christian schools (29)
- Catholic schools (23)
- Montessori schools (15)
- Special education schools (18)
By county
- Belknap County (6)
- Carroll County (1)
- Cheshire County (13)
- Coos County (5)
- Grafton County (11)
- Hillsborough County (40)
- Merrimack County (14)
- Rockingham County (24)
- Strafford County (6)
- Sullivan County (6)
The largest private schools in New Hampshire
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Exeter Academy | 9-12 | 1,055 |
| St. Pauls School | 9-12 | 548 |
| Presentation of Mary Academy | PreK-8 | 439 |
| Proctor Academy | 9-12 | 381 |
| St. Thomas Aquinas High School | 9-12 | 354 |
| Kimball Union Academy | 9-12 | 338 |
| High Mowing School | PreK-12 | 333 |
| Trinity High School | 9-12 | 327 |
| Concord Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 324 |
| New Hampton School | 9-12 | 315 |
| World Academy | K-8 | 309 |
| St. Joseph Regional School | PreK-12 | 286 |
| Bishop Brady High School | 9-12 | 259 |
| Trinity Christian School | K-12 | 244 |
| South Merrimack Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 238 |
Run your own numbers
What would you pay?
We could not confirm this year’s EFA amount, so type in the figure from your award letter. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How much does New Hampshire pay toward private school?
About $4,800 on average. The amount varies by student. Extra funding applies for special education, English learners and lower-income students. We could not confirm the exact 2026-27 figures.
Who can get it?
Any New Hampshire K-12 student. There is no income limit.
Is there still room?
The 12,500-student cap is full for 2026-27. 13,443 students were found eligible and 943 are on the waitlist.
How do I know a school takes EFA?
We could not find a published list of participating New Hampshire schools. Ask the school.