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#17 of 73 private schools in NH

Top 22% of private schools

Learning Skills Academy

School

1247 WASHINGTON RD STE 10, Rye, NH 03870

Private

Enrollment

58

Student-Teacher

2.4:1

Score

7.1

Grades

3rd – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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Learning Skills Academy

7.1/10

School in Rye · grades 3rd – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.1/10

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8.2/10

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About Learning Skills Academy

Learning Skills Academy is a private school in Rye, NH. Learning Skills Academy serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades 3rd-12th, and has a 2.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Learning Skills Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 73 private schools in NH.

How it compares0.9 pts above NH schools
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • NH avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 58 students, Learning Skills Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 2.4:1 students to teachers, Learning Skills Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Learning Skills Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Learning Skills Academy compares to the 2 public schools in Rye, NH

Student-Teacher Ratio
2.4:1
This School
vs
9.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
58
This School
vs
200
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
9.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 87.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.2% vs 0%
Asian 1.7% vs 0%
Learning Skills Academy Rye Public Avg

All Schools in Rye

School Rating
Learning Skills Academy (this school) 7.1
Rye Junior High School 9.1
Rye Elementary School 9.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NH.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 2.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 22%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Enrollment 58
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NH

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 87.9%
Hispanic 5.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1247 WASHINGTON RD STE 10, Rye, NH 03870

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Learning Skills Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Rye Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is New Franklin School (rated 9.3/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Portsmouth), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rye Junior High School (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rye, see our Rye schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Rye Junior High School Rye 1.9 mi 9.1
Greenland Central School Greenland 2.4 mi 8.2
North Hampton School North Hampton 2.6 mi 8.2
ST PATRICK ACADEMY Portsmouth 2.7 mi 5.1
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School Portsmouth 2.9 mi 9.0
Rye Elementary School Rye 2.9 mi 9.6
SQUAMSCOTT RIVER ACADEMY North Hampton 3.5 mi
Portsmouth High School Portsmouth 4.2 mi 8.7
Adeline C. Marston School Hampton 4.7 mi 8.9
Hampton Academy Hampton 4.8 mi 7.7
ACORN SCHOOL Stratham 3.8 mi
Hampton Centre School Hampton 5.0 mi 7.9
New Franklin School Portsmouth 5.1 mi 9.3
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Hampton 5.1 mi 5.0
Winnacunnet High School Hampton 5.3 mi 8.0
Little Harbour School Portsmouth 4.9 mi 8.9
PEEP School - Pre School Program Portsmouth 4.9 mi
Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth 5.2 mi 8.8
Stratham Memorial School Stratham 4.4 mi 7.7
Cooperative Middle School Stratham 5.1 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 03870 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,772

Median Home Value

$927,600

Median Rent

$1,521/mo

Population

5,092

College Educated

57.9%

Homeownership

80.5%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

53.5

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LEGACY BY GERSH AT CROTCHED MOUNTAIN Greenfield, NH 6.8
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MONARCH SCHOOL OF NEW ENGLAND Rochester, NH 6.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Learning Skills Academy

What grades does Learning Skills Academy serve?

Learning Skills Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Learning Skills Academy?

Learning Skills Academy has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Skills Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Learning Skills Academy is 2.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Learning Skills Academy rank in NH?

Learning Skills Academy ranks #17 of 73 private schools in NH.

What is Learning Skills Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Learning Skills Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Learning Skills Academy a private school?

Yes, Learning Skills Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Learning Skills Academy a religious school?

No, Learning Skills Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
25 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
58
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Rockingham County

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