For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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: Surry Village Charter School vs. Keene Middle School, Keene Middle School vs. Surry Village Charter School
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