Best Cheshire County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,094 students in Cheshire County, NH (there are 43 public schools, serving 8,971 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
38% of private schools in Cheshire County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,094
  • Average Tuition: $24,017
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 10 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Cheshire County, NH School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,094
  • Average Tuition: $24,017
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 10 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Cheshire County, NH School Trends

Top Ranked Cheshire County Private Schools (2026)

Cedarcrest School Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Dublin Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
106 Page Rd
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8505
(5)
Dublin School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 40
18 Lehmann Way
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
(2)
Hampshire Country School Photo
Gr: 3-10 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
28 Patey Circle
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3325
Map of Pioneer Junior Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
13 Mount Gilboa Rd
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4803
St. Joseph Regional School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
92 Wilson St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
(2)
Trinity Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
100 Maple Ave
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
Heritage Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
13 North Street
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-6700
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Catholic
95 Fay Martin Road
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-6495
Map of Keene Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
125 Railroad St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
Kroka Expeditions Semester School Photo
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Special Education School
767 Forest Road
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 835-9087
(2)
Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County Photo
Gr: NS-K | 54 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
28 Hurricane Road
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3301
Map of Mountain Shadows School
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
149 Valley Rd
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8170
Map of Orchard School The
Gr: NS | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
114 Old Settlers Rd
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2495
Map of Victory High School
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
7 Knight St Ste 2 Ste 3
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-6119
(1)
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Cheshire County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Meeting School
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 5 students
Alternative School (Friends)
120 Thomas Road
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3366
Map of Monadnock Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Specialized Curriculum
98 S Lincoln St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-4442
Map of Moundrock Waldolf School
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
98 S Lincoln St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-4442
Map of St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Catholic
70 Main St
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-7676
Map of Tender Sheperd Preschool And K
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4 Fitzwilliam Rd
Troy, NH 03465
(603) 242-7283

Overview

Category
This State (NH)
US
# Schools
16 Schools
# Students
1,094 Students
31,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
145 Teachers
3,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
22 courses
Average SAT score
1204
(Out of 1600)
1242
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,017
$20,150
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,700
$2,531
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$35,000
$19,502
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
74%
Average Endowment Size
$10.75 million
$56.14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
35 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
730 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
62%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
346 Students
10,867 Students
% of Others Students
29%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Cheshire County, NH include St. Joseph Regional School, Dublin School, and Dublin Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Cheshire County?
15 private schools are located in Cheshire County.
How diverse are private schools in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Cheshire County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Cheshire County are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cheshire County?
38% of private schools in Cheshire County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Cheshire County are often viewed compared to one another?

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