Office of Non-Public Schools
This office oversees the implementation of the NH Code of Administrative Rules Chapter Ed 400, Approval of Nonpublic Schools. Additionally we provide technical assistance to nonpublic schools and information to the public regarding nonpublic schools in New Hampshire and related New Hampshire laws (RSAs).
Hot Topics
- COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
- Recommendations for Responding to COVID-19 at Residential Schools, Colleges and Universities
Pathways, Forms & Guidance
- Opening a Nonpublic School or Private School
- Pathways to Nonpublic School Approval
- Forms
- Guidance Documents
- List of Municipal Health Officers
Rules & Statutes
- NH Code of Administrative Rules Chapter Ed 400, Approval of Nonpublic Schools
- Statutes and Definitions for Nonpublic Schools
- NH Education Laws
Data Collection
- Emergency Operation Plans (EOP) portal access link - due September 1st of each year
- myNHDOE Login Portal Access Link
- Form A12C-Private Fall Enrollments and Staffing as of October 1, due October 15th each year
- Form A3N-General Statistics of Nonpublic Schools Instructions – due June 30th of each year
- Nonpublic School Restraint and Seclusion Data Collection – due June 30th of each year
List of Nonpublic Schools
- Nonpublic Schools by Name
- Nonpublic Schools by Town
- Nonpublic Schools Map
- Nonpublic Schools by Approval Status
- Nonpublic Schools by Profit Status
Resources
- Choosing a Nonpublic School
- Nonpublic School Advisory Council (NSAC)
- Office of Nonpublic Education, U.S. Department of Education
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Private/Nonpublic School Accrediting Agencies Recognized by the NH Department of Education
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
- Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
- Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
- Accrediting Association of Seventh Day Adventist (AAA)
The two terms, nonpublic schools and private schools, are used interchangeably in New Hampshire statutes and administrative rules.
Contact
Tim Carney
Administrator of Educational Pathways
Timothy.C.Carney@doe.nh.gov
(603) 271-2634