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#55 of 73 private schools in NH

Mount Royal Academy

School

26 SEVEN HEARTHS LN, Sunapee, NH 03782

Private

Enrollment

187

Student-Teacher

8.3:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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Mount Royal Academy

5.6/10

School in Sunapee · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Sunapee Central School

9.1/10

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Sunapee Middle High School

8.1/10

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About Mount Royal Academy

Mount Royal Academy is a private school in Sunapee, NH. Mount Royal Academy serves approximately 187 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Royal Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 73 private schools in NH.

How it compares0.6 pts below NH schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • NH avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 187 students, Mount Royal 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 8.3:1 students to teachers, Mount Royal Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Mount Royal 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 Mount Royal Academy compares to the 3 public schools in Sunapee, NH

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
This School
vs
10.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
187
This School
vs
132
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
8.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.7% vs 0%
Black 2.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.1% vs 0%
Asian 0.5% vs 0%
Mount Royal Academy Sunapee Public Avg

All Schools in Sunapee

School Rating
Mount Royal Academy (this school) 5.6
Sunapee Central School 9.1
Sunapee Sr. High School 9.4
Sunapee Middle High School 8.1

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)
B 5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,142.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 10%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Enrollment 187
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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 94.7%
Black 2.7%
Hispanic 2.1%
Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

26 SEVEN HEARTHS LN, Sunapee, NH 03782

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mount Royal Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Sunapee Sr. High School (rated 9.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sunapee Central School (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Grantham Village School (rated 9.0/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Grantham), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sunapee, see our Sunapee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 13.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Sunapee Central School Sunapee 0.8 mi 9.1
Sunapee Middle High School Sunapee 1.0 mi 8.1
Sunapee Sr. High School Sunapee 1.0 mi 9.4
KIDS WORLD ACADEMY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Newport 4.8 mi
Croydon Village School Croydon 5.3 mi
Richards Elementary School Newport 4.9 mi 3.0
Newport Middle School Newport 5.0 mi 2.9
Newport Middle High School (High) Newport 5.0 mi 5.0
Kearsarge Regional Preschool New London New London 5.1 mi
Kearsarge Reg. Elem. School at New London New London 5.1 mi 7.9
NEWPORT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Newport 5.5 mi 6.7
Grantham Village School Grantham 6.9 mi 9.0
GRANITE HILL SCHOOL Newport 5.6 mi 5.7
Sutton Central Elementary School Sutton Mills 8.0 mi 7.4
Kearsarge Regional Middle School North Sutton 8.6 mi 6.2
Lempster Community School Lempster 11.1 mi 4.5
Kearsarge Regional High School North Sutton 9.8 mi 8.1
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford Bradford 11.9 mi 7.3
Unity Elementary School Newport 11.5 mi 6.4
KIMBALL UNION ACADEMY Meriden 13.3 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 03782 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,185

Median Home Value

$377,100

Median Rent

$1,767/mo

Population

3,104

College Educated

46.3%

Homeownership

82.1%

Avg Commute

31.7 min

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Median Age

56.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ST JOSEPH REGIONAL SCHOOL Keene, NH 6.6
LACONIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Laconia, NH 6.7
TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Somersworth, NH 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mount Royal Academy

What grades does Mount Royal Academy serve?

Mount Royal Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Mount Royal Academy?

Mount Royal Academy has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Royal Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Royal Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mount Royal Academy rank in NH?

Mount Royal Academy ranks #55 of 73 private schools in NH.

What is Mount Royal Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Royal Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mount Royal Academy a private school?

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

Is Mount Royal Academy a religious school?

Mount Royal Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
3 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
187
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sullivan County

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