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.

Best Cheshire County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 454 students in Cheshire County, NH.
The top-ranked private high schools in Cheshire County, NH include Hampshire Country School, Dublin Christian Academy, and Dublin School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private high school average acceptance rate of 70%.
25% of private high schools in Cheshire County, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Cheshire County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dublin Christian Academy
Dublin Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
106 Page Rd
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8505
Gr: PK-12 | 155 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
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
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
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
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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
454 Students
15,413 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
2,072 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
55%
Average Class Size
8 students
11 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
25 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
$44,925
$30,457
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,700
$4,409
Average % on Financial Aid
59%
42%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$35,000
$20,590
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
70%
Average Endowment Size
$10.75 million
$61.85 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
67 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
971 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
522 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
26 Students
456 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
293 Students
10,726 Students
% White Students
62%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4 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
113 Students
1,975 Students
% of Others Students
24%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top-ranked private high schools in Cheshire County, NH include Hampshire Country School, Dublin Christian Academy, and Dublin School.
How many private high schools are located in Cheshire County?
7 private high schools are located in Cheshire County.
How diverse are private high schools in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County private high schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cheshire County?
25% of private high schools in Cheshire County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Cheshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Cheshire County include: Kroka Expeditions Semester School vs. Dublin Christian Academy, Victory High School vs. Dublin School

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