For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 434 students in Keene, NH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Keene, 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.
Keene, 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 Keene have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Keene, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
449 Route 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 South Lincoln Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Keene, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
179 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Gr: 1-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
449 Rte 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Gr: 1-6 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Keene, NH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Keene, 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 Keene?
4 public charter schools are located in Keene.
What is the racial composition of students in Keene?
Keene public charter schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
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