Ashuelot Valley Academy in Keene, NH, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 5 through 12 in a town setting.
The school enrolls 32 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 5 full–time teachers.
Approximately 9% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Ashuelot Valley Academy operates in a town locale and provides specialized programs for middle and high school students.
Nearby schools include Montessori Schoolhouse of Cheshire County and Keene Montessori School, both serving younger grade levels in Keene.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ashuelot Valley Academy?
The application deadline for Ashuelot Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ashuelot Valley Academy is Cedarcrest School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph Regional School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County (0.1 miles away)
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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
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keene Montessori School
Montessori School
125 Railroad St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
92 Wilson St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, 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 provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, 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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
(808) 352-9403
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, 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 provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, 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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
18 Lehmann Way
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
11 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Bellows Falls Road
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(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
12.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
106 Page Rd
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8505
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8505
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Greenwood School ![The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.")
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
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Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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92 Wilson St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, 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 provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, 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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
(808) 352-9403
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pioneer Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
13 Mount Gilboa Rd
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4803
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4803
7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
12.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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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
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keene Montessori School
Montessori School
125 Railroad St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
92 Wilson St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, 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 provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, 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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
(808) 352-9403
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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