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Best Cheshire County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 2,092 students in Cheshire County, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cheshire County, NH are Alstead Primary School, Jaffrey Grade School and John D. Perkins Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Cheshire County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Cheshire County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alstead Primary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
58 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Jaffrey Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18 School St.
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8355
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
John D. Perkins Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Nh Rte 10
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 446-3307
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Rindge Memorial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
58 School St.
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Rhododendron Rd.
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
(603) 585-6611
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44 School St.
Troy, NH 03465
(603) 242-7741
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Hinsdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5332
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Marlborough Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Fitch Court
Marlborough, NH 03455
(603) 876-4465
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Winchester School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Parker St.
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Fall Mountain Regional -pre School Program
144 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Jonathan Daniels School
227 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Gr: PK | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt. Caesar Elementary School
585 Old Homstead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-4797
Gr: PK-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Walpole Primary School
18 Primary Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4241
Gr: PK-1 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cheshire County, NH include Alstead Primary School, Jaffrey Grade School and John D. Perkins Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Cheshire County?
12 public preschools are located in Cheshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cheshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cheshire County include: Rindge Memorial School vs. Jaffrey Grade School, Jaffrey Grade School vs. Rindge Memorial School

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