Public schools in Keene, NH
11 open public schools with an address in Keene, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,373
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
New Hampshire median 11:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Keene public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Keene, NH: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,373 students, an average of 337 per school. The largest campus is Keene High School (1,288 students), and the largest elementary school is Symonds Elementary School (299).
Keene School District operates the most schools here (7), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Keene
Keene School District
Public school district
7 schools in Keene
Gathering Waters Charter School
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Keene
Granite Valley Preparatory Chartered Public School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Keene
Making Community Connections Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Keene
Elementary schools in Keene
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School Keene School District | KG–05 | 234 | 11.5:1 | |
| Fuller Elementary School Keene School District | KG–05 | 275 | 11:1 | |
| Gathering Waters Charter School (E) Gathering Waters Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 219 | 7.7:1 | |
| Symonds Elementary School Keene School District | KG–05 | 299 | 11.1:1 | |
| Wheelock Elementary School Keene School District | KG–05 | 192 | 8.6:1 |
Middle schools in Keene
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keene Middle School Keene School District | 06–08 | 626 | 10.9:1 |
High schools in Keene
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gathering Waters Charter School (H) Gathering Waters Charter School · Charter | 09–12 | 67 | 7.1:1 | |
| Granite Valley Preparatory Chartered Public School Granite Valley Preparatory Chartered Public School · Charter | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Keene High School Keene School District | 09–13 | 1,288 | 12.3:1 | |
| Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock Making Community Connections Charter School · Charter | 09–12 | 80 | 14.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Keene
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Daniels School Keene School District | PK–PK | 93 | 18.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.5%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Keene schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,373 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Keene
How many public schools are in Keene, NH?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Keene: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,373 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Keene?
Schools with an address in Keene belong to 4 education agencies, led by Keene School District (7 schools), Gathering Waters Charter School (2 schools), Granite Valley Preparatory Chartered Public School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Keene?
Keene High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Keene, with 1,288 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Keene?
Yes. 4 of the 11 public schools in Keene are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Gathering Waters Charter School (E), Gathering Waters Charter School (H), Granite Valley Preparatory Chartered Public School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Keene schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Keene public schools is 11.1:1, similar to the New Hampshire school median of 11:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Keene guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Hampshire cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Hampshire cities