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Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County Top 18 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (NH)
St. Joseph Regional School Top 20 · Oldest Founding Date (NH)

Keene Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 466 students in Keene, NH, 12% of all K-12 students in Keene, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
33% of private schools in Keene, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 466
  • Average Tuition: $8,200
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • View Keene, NH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 466
  • Average Tuition: $8,200
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • View Keene, NH School Trends

Top Ranked Keene Private Schools (2026-27)

Cedarcrest School Photo
Cedarcrest School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
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St. Joseph Regional School Photo
St. Joseph Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
92 Wilson St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
(2)
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Trinity Christian School Photo
Trinity Christian School
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
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Map of Ashuelot Valley Academy
Ashuelot Valley Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
31 Washington St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 506-4665
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Map of Keene Montessori School
Keene Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
125 Railroad St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
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Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County Photo
Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County
Gr: NS-K | 54 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
28 Hurricane Road
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3301
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Keene, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Monadnock Waldorf School
Monadnock Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Specialized Curriculum
98 S Lincoln St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-4442
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Map of Moundrock Waldolf School
Moundrock Waldolf School
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
98 S Lincoln St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-4442
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Keene, NH Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
466
Students
$8,200
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Keene)
This State (NH)
# Schools
6 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
466 Students
31,873 Students
% Students of Color
9%
18%
0.53
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
314 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
59%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
184 Students
10,802 Students
% of Others Students
35%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
12 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,200
$19,643
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
77%
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 Cedarcrest School, Trinity Christian School, and St. Joseph Regional 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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