St. Joseph Regional School Photo

Best Keene Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 466 students in Keene, NH (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,452 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Keene, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private schools in Keene, NH include St. Joseph Regional School and Trinity Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
33% of private schools in Keene, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Keene Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Ashuelot Valley Academy
Special Education School
31 Washington St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 506-4665
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students
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
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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Keene, New Hampshire

Keene, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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

Overview

This Town (Keene)
This State (NH)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
466 Students
31,853 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,200
$20,139
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
72%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,248 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
834 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
708 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
314 Students
16,763 Students
% White Students
59%
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
184 Students
10,763 Students
% of Others Students
35%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Keene, NH?
The top-ranked private schools in Keene, NH include St. Joseph Regional School and Trinity Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Keene?
6 private schools are located in Keene.
How diverse are private schools in Keene?
Keene private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Keene go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Keene are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Keene?
33% of private schools in Keene are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Keene are often viewed compared to one another?

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