Private Schools in Derry, New Hampshire

The Derryfield School is a highly selective independent college preparatory school serving students from Derry and throughout Southern New Hampshire. Located just 15 minutes from Derry in Manchester, Derryfield offers a rigorous academic program with 18 Advanced Placement courses and a 100% college acceptance rate. The school emphasizes character development and community engagement through its honor code and extensive service learning programs. Campus facilities include modern science laboratories, art studios, performance spaces, and extensive athletic facilities. With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Derryfield provides personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships. The school offers comprehensive arts programs and competitive athletics in the NEPSAC conference.

Austin Preparatory School is a coeducational independent Catholic school serving students from Derry and throughout Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Located approximately 30 minutes from Derry in Reading, Massachusetts, Austin Prep offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum rooted in Augustinian values of truth, unity, and love. The school features a 40-acre campus with modern academic buildings, science and technology labs, performing arts center, and athletic facilities. Academic programs include 19 Advanced Placement courses, honors tracks across all disciplines, and specialized programs in STEM and performing arts. With a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and average class size of 18, the school provides individualized attention and strong college counseling. Extracurricular offerings include over 40 clubs and 23 athletic teams.

Pinkerton Academy is one of New England's largest and most respected independent academies, serving as the designated high school for Derry and surrounding communities. With over 200 years of educational excellence, Pinkerton offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum alongside extensive career and technical education programs. The 160-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities including science laboratories, performing arts centers, athletic complexes, and specialized career training spaces. The academy maintains small class sizes with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and offers over 200 courses, including 23 AP classes and numerous honors courses. Extracurricular opportunities include 50+ clubs and 30 athletic teams.