Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County Photo - Montessori Schoolhouse Toddler Classroom, Keene, NH. School year programs for children ages 16 months to six years old.

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 in Cheshire County, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cheshire County, NH include Dublin Christian Academy, Cedarcrest School, and Dublin School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
38% of private schools in Cheshire County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Cheshire County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dublin Christian Academy
Dublin Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
106 Page Rd
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8505
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dublin School
Dublin School Photo
(2)
18 Lehmann Way
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hampshire Country School
Hampshire Country School Photo - Island Pond is regularly used for canoeing and fishing.
All-boys
28 Patey Circle
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3325
Gr: 3-10 | 20 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Regional School
St. Joseph Regional School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
92 Wilson St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
100 Maple Ave
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.
(Christian)
13 North Street
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-6700
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
95 Fay Martin Road
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-6495
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keene Montessori School
Montessori School
125 Railroad St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kroka Expeditions Semester School
Kroka Expeditions Semester School Photo - Kroka Semester students transform into leaders, alive with confidence, competence and the ability to enact change in the world and serve others.
Special Education School
(2)
767 Forest Road
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 835-9087
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 School
28 Hurricane Road
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3301
Gr: NS-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
149 Valley Rd
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8170
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orchard School The
Daycare / Preschool
114 Old Settlers Rd
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2495
Gr: NS | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Pioneer Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
13 Mount Gilboa Rd
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4803
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory High School
(1)
7 Knight St Ste 2 Ste 3
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-6119
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Cheshire County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Meeting School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School (Friends)
120 Thomas Road
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3366
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 5 students
98 S Lincoln St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-4442
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Tuition listed
98 S Lincoln St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-4442
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
70 Main St
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-7676
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Tender Sheperd Preschool And K (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4 Fitzwilliam Rd
Troy, NH 03465
(603) 242-7283
Gr: PK-K | 33 students

Overview

This County (Cheshire County)
This State (NH)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,094 Students
31,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
145 Teachers
3,207 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
55%
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
$20,079
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,700
$2,531
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$35,000
$19,502
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
73%
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
10,895 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 Dublin Christian Academy, Cedarcrest School, and Dublin School.
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 Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Cheshire County are often viewed compared to one another?

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