For the 2024 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,045 students in Cheshire County, NH (there are 43 public schools, serving 9,134 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Cheshire County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Cheshire County, NH include Hampshire Country School, Dublin Christian Academy and Dublin School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
44% of private schools in Cheshire County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Top Ranked Cheshire County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
106 Page Rd
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8505
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8505
Grades: PK-12
| 174 students
Hampshire Country School![Hampshire Country School Photo - Island Pond is regularly used for canoeing and fishing.]( "Hampshire Country School Photo - Island Pond is regularly used for canoeing and fishing.")
All-boys | Alternative School
28 Patey Circle
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3325
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3325
Grades: 3-10
| 20 students
92 Wilson St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
Trinity Christian School![Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School]( "Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
100 Maple Ave
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-9403
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-9403
Grades: NS-8
| 109 students
Cedarcrest School![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities provides specialized care and education for up to 26 children, birth through age 21, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home]( "Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities provides specialized care and education for up to 26 children, birth through age 21, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home")
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Grades: K-12
| students
Heritage Christian School![Heritage Christian School Photo - Heritage Christian School is a private Christian school located in Rindge, NH serving SW NH and north central Mass.]( "Heritage Christian School Photo - Heritage Christian School is a private Christian school located in Rindge, NH serving SW NH and north central Mass.")
(Christian)
13 North Street
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-6700
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-6700
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School![Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo]( "Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
95 Fay Martin Road
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-6495
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-6495
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Keene Montessori School
Montessori School
125 Railroad St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
767 Forest Road
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 835-9087
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 835-9087
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County![Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County Photo - Montessori Schoolhouse Toddler Classroom, Keene, NH. School year programs for children ages 16 months to six years old.]( "Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County Photo - Montessori Schoolhouse Toddler Classroom, Keene, NH. School year programs for children ages 16 months to six years old.")
Montessori School
28 Hurricane Road
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3301
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3301
Grades: NS-K
| 35 students
Orchard School The
Daycare / Preschool
114 Old Settlers Rd
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2495
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2495
Grades: NS
| 53 students
Pioneer Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
13 Mount Gilboa Rd
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4803
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4803
Grades: 1-8
| 9 students
Tender Sheperd Preschool And K
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4 Fitzwilliam Rd
Troy, NH 03465
(603) 242-7283
Troy, NH 03465
(603) 242-7283
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
7 Knight St Ste 2 Ste 3
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-6119
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-6119
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Cheshire County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Meeting School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School (Friends)
120 Thomas Road
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3366
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3366
Grades: 9-12
| students
Monadnock Waldorf School (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis
98 S Lincoln St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-4442
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-4442
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
98 S Lincoln St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-4442
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-4442
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
St. Patrick School (Closed 2017)
(Catholic)
70 Main St
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-7676
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-7676
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Cheshire County, NH include Hampshire Country School, Dublin Christian Academy and Dublin School.
How many private schools are located in Cheshire County, NH?
16 private schools are located in Cheshire County, NH.
How diverse are private schools in Cheshire County, NH?
Cheshire County, NH private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Cheshire County, NH go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Cheshire County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cheshire County, NH?
44% of private schools in Cheshire County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
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