Very Good
#13 of 73 private schools in NH
Top 16% of private schools
South Merrimack Christian Academy
School · Merrimack, NH
A private school in Merrimack, NH serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
517 BOSTON POST RD, Merrimack, NH 03054
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
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Where South Merrimack Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average347/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,897
Median home value
$406,200
Median rent
$1,819/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–9 | 3.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Purple Panthers PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 4.7 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Merrimack Christian Academy is listed in Merrimack, NH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About South Merrimack Christian Academy
South Merrimack Christian Academy is a private school in Merrimack, NH, serving approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 73 private schools in NH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Merrimack Christian Academy
What grades does South Merrimack Christian Academy serve?
South Merrimack Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend South Merrimack Christian Academy?
South Merrimack Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Merrimack Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Merrimack Christian Academy is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does South Merrimack Christian Academy rank in NH?
South Merrimack Christian Academy ranks #13 of 73 private schools in NH.
What is South Merrimack Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Merrimack Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Merrimack Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, South Merrimack Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is South Merrimack Christian Academy a religious school?
South Merrimack Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Gender Split
- 82% M / 18% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (603) 880-6832
- Area population (ZIP 03054)
- 27,604
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03054; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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