Private Schools in Glencliff, New Hampshire

Cardigan Mountain School is a premier independent boarding and day school for boys in grades 6-9, located just 15 miles from Glencliff. Founded in 1945, the school offers a rigorous academic program with small class sizes (average 12:1 student-teacher ratio) and comprehensive support systems. The 525-acre campus features state-of-the-art academic facilities, athletic centers, and extensive outdoor spaces. The school emphasizes character development, leadership, and outdoor education through its mountain location. With a diverse student body from across the country and world, Cardigan provides exceptional preparation for secondary education while offering extensive arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs.

Holderness School is a distinguished co-educational Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 9-12, located approximately 35 miles from Glencliff. Founded in 1879, the school offers a comprehensive college preparatory program balanced with robust outdoor education, arts, and athletics. The 600-acre campus features modern academic facilities, a new science center, performing arts spaces, and extensive athletic facilities. Holderness is renowned for its unique outdoor program that includes required participation in mountain, river, and winter activities. The school maintains small class sizes and a supportive community environment while preparing students for top colleges and universities through rigorous academics and character development.

The White Mountain School is an acclaimed co-educational college preparatory boarding and day school serving students in grades 9-12. Located approximately 25 miles from Glencliff, the school combines rigorous academics with its unique Field Course program that integrates outdoor education with traditional curriculum. The school features a 250-acre campus with modern academic buildings, science labs, art studios, and athletic facilities. With a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and average class size of 12, students receive personalized attention. The school emphasizes environmental stewardship, critical thinking, and global citizenship while offering 14 AP courses and extensive college counseling.