Best Public Charter Schools in Cheshire County (2025-26)

Best Cheshire County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 23% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844

Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Surry Village Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
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449 Route 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700

Gr: K-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #33.

Gathering Waters Charter School (E)

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
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98 South Lincoln Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701

Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #44.

Leaf Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
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789 Gilsum Mine Road
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829

Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: n/an/a

Gathering Waters Charter School (H)

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31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969

Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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School

Location

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Gilsum Kindergarten (Closed 2013)

640 Route 10
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603) 352-2226

Gr: K | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Jonathan M. Daniels School (Closed 2023)

179 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012

Gr: 1-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Sullivan Central School (Closed 2013)

299 Centre St
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441

Gr: 1-3 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Surry Elementary School (Closed 2006)

449 Rte 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669

Gr: 1-6 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Thayer High School (Closed 2006)

85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381

Gr: 11-12 | 54 students

Thayer Junior High School (Closed 2008)

85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381

Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

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).