For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 2,625 students in Cheshire County, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cheshire County, NH are Walpole Elementary School, Chesterfield Central School and Vilas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire County, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cheshire County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cheshire County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walpole Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Bemis Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Chesterfield Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 Old Chesterfield Rd.
Chesterfield, NH 03443
(603) 363-8301
Chesterfield, NH 03443
(603) 363-8301
Gr: K-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Vilas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
82 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Gr: 5-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Westmoreland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Glebe Rd.
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4421
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4421
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
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 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
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 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Conant Middle High School (M)
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8122
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8122
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
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 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
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 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Hinsdale Middle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Monadnock Regional Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
580 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cheshire County, NH include Walpole Elementary School, Chesterfield Central School and Vilas Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cheshire County?
12 public middle schools are located in Cheshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cheshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cheshire County include: Keene Middle School vs. Surry Village Charter School, Surry Village Charter School vs. Keene Middle School, Westmoreland School vs. Chesterfield Central School
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