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Best Cheshire County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Surry Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
449 Route 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
98 South Lincoln Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Granite Valley Preparatory Chartered Public School
Charter School
311 Main St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 439-9408

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Cheshire County, NH?
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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