For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,449 students in Keene, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Keene, NH are Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock and Keene High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keene, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Keene have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Keene, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Keene High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Keene, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Keene High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Arch St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,328 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Keene, New Hampshire 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
449 Rte 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Grades: 1-6
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Keene, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Keene, NH include Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock and Keene High School.
How many public high schools are located in Keene?
3 public high schools are located in Keene.
What is the racial composition of students in Keene?
Keene public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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