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#41 of 73 private schools in NH

The Well School

Elementary School · Peterborough, NH

A private elementary school in Peterborough, NH serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

36 WELL SCHOOL RD, Peterborough, NH 03458

  • 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,232
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index2%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Enrollment101
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where The Well School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average475/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peterborough), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,189

Median home value

$368,100

Median rent

$1,304/mo

College educated

58.3%

Homeownership

58.2%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White99.0%
Hispanic1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Peterborough Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–43.0 mi232Compare →
Hancock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–43.8 mi74Compare →
Dublin Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–54.7 mi55Compare →
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.1K–64.7 mi275Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The Well School is listed in Peterborough, NH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Well School

The Well School is a private elementary school in Peterborough, NH, serving approximately 101 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 73 private schools in NH.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Well School

What grades does The Well School serve?

The Well School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend The Well School?

The Well School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Well School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Well School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Well School rank in NH?

The Well School ranks #41 of 73 private schools in NH.

What is The Well School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Well School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Well School a private school?

Yes, The Well School 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 The Well School a religious school?

No, The Well School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
101
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hillsborough County
Area population (ZIP 03458)
6,914
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
51.6
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 03458; 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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