For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 914 students in Keene, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Keene, NH are Surry Village Charter School, Gathering Waters Charter School (E) and Keene Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keene, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Keene have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Keene, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Keene Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
167 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 middle schools in Keene, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Keene, NH include Surry Village Charter School, Gathering Waters Charter School (E) and Keene Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Keene?
3 public middle schools are located in Keene.
What is the racial composition of students in Keene?
Keene public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Keene are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Keene include: Keene Middle School vs. Surry Village Charter School, Surry Village Charter School vs. Keene Middle School
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