| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Mountain Regional School District | Alstead | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,425 | 12 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Contoocook Valley School District | Dublin | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,975 | 11 | — | 1 |
| Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District | Jaffrey | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,238 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Keene School District | Keene | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 3,064 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Monadnock Regional School District | Swanzey | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,634 | 7 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Hinsdale School District | Hinsdale | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 527 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sullivan School District | Sullivan | Not rated | — | — | PK | 1 |
How Cheshire County compares
Together they enroll 9,863 students across 44 schools. The largest is Keene School District with 3,064 students. Districts here average 3.3/10, below the New Hampshire average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10. 1 of the 7 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Cheshire County has 7 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cheshire County is Fall Mountain Regional School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Hampshire. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cheshire County, NH?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Cheshire County, NH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cheshire County, NH?
Of the districts serving Cheshire County, Fall Mountain Regional School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 43rd percentile among New Hampshire school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Hampshire reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Hampshire and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Hampshire only, never across state lines.