For the 2025-26 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 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 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Cheshire County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Jaffrey Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 School St.
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8355
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8355
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
John D. Perkins Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
919 Nh Rte 10
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 446-3307
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 446-3307
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Rindge Memorial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 School St.
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3363
Rindge, NH 03461
(603) 899-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27 Rhododendron Rd.
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
(603) 585-6611
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
(603) 585-6611
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Hinsdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5332
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5332
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Marlborough Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Fitch Court
Marlborough, NH 03455
(603) 876-4465
Marlborough, NH 03455
(603) 876-4465
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
144 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
227 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 354-2106
Gr: PK | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
585 Old Homstead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-4797
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-4797
Gr: PK-2 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
18 Primary Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4241
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4241
Gr: PK-1 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Cheshire County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
640 Route 10
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603) 352-2226
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603) 352-2226
Gr: K | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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
299 Centre St
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Gr: 1-3 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
449 Rte 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Gr: 1-6 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 7%
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Gr: 11-12 | 54 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 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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