For the 2025 school year, there are 12 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 Rindge Memorial School. 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 32% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Cheshire County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cheshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alstead Primary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
58 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Grades: PK-4
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Jaffrey Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 School St.
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8355
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8355
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Rindge Memorial School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58 School St.
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3363
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
John D. Perkins Academy
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
919 Nh Rte 10
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 446-3307
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 446-3307
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Rhododendron Rd.
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
(603) 585-6611
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
(603) 585-6611
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Marlborough Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Fitch Court
Marlborough, NH 03455
(603) 876-4465
Marlborough, NH 03455
(603) 876-4465
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Rank: #77.
Hinsdale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5332
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5332
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #88.
Winchester School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Parker St.
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
144 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
227 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Grades: PK
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
585 Old Homstead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-4797
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-4797
Grades: PK-2
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
18 Primary Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4241
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4241
Grades: PK-1
| 74 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 preschools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Cheshire County, NH include Alstead Primary School, Jaffrey Grade School and Rindge Memorial School.
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 16% (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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