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Best 03431 New Hampshire Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,452 students in 03431, NH (there are 5 private schools, serving 416 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 03431, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 03431, NH are Symonds Elementary School, Fuller Elementary School and Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03431 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03431, NH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best 03431, NH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Symonds Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
79 Park Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3405
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fuller Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
422 Elm St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1245
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Keene High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Arch St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
217 Washington St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1712
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Wheelock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Adams St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2244
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Keene Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
167 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 03431, NH?
How many public schools are located in 03431?
12 public schools are located in 03431.
What percentage of students in 03431 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 03431 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03431?
03431 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

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