The Dewey School in Canterbury, NH, serves 47 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 47:1, with one teacher serving all enrolled students.
Approximately 12.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this rural community.
The Dewey School offers an alternative education program focused on early childhood grades PK鈥揔.
Located in a rural area, the school provides local access to pre鈥搆indergarten and kindergarten education in Canterbury, NH.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
47:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Dewey School?
The application deadline for The Dewey School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91制片厂s
The nearest high school to The Dewey School is Tilton School (7.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Shaker Road School (7.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
131 Shaker Rd
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0161
7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Tuition listed
72 Spaulding Rd
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-8901
7.6 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 86 students Avg. class size: 6 students
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
7.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Heavenly Sonshine Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
49 Church St
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9804
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9804
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
East Side Learning Center
Alternative School
164 E Side Dr
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
Concord, NH 03301
(602) 224-2717
9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
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