For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 501 students in Cheshire County, NH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cheshire County, NH are Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock, Surry Village Charter School and Gathering Waters Charter School (E). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire County, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Cheshire County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cheshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Surry Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
449 Route 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 South Lincoln Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Leaf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
789 Gilsum Mine Road
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Cheshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
179 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Grades: 1-5
| 169 students
299 Centre St
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Grades: 1-3
| 40 students
449 Rte 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Grades: 1-6
| 30 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Grades: 11-12
| 54 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cheshire County, NH include Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock, Surry Village Charter School and Gathering Waters Charter School (E).
How many public charter schools are located in Cheshire County?
5 public charter schools are located in Cheshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County public charter schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
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