JONATHAN DANIELS SCHOOL

Jonathan Daniels School is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the Keene School District school district, located in Keene, NH with about 94 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, Jonathan Daniels School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Jonathan Daniels School, located on Maple Avenue in Keene, New Hampshire, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Keene School District. The school is named in honor of Jonathan Myrick Daniels, a Keene native and civil rights activist who was killed in 1965 while working to register voters in Alabama. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in this legacy of advocacy, justice, and community service, reflecting values of equity and social responsibility in its educational mission.

Functioning primarily as an alternative learning environment, the Jonathan Daniels School is designed to provide targeted support for students who may require a different approach than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The program focuses on fostering student success through smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a supportive social-emotional framework. By prioritizing strong relationships between staff and students, the school aims to help young people overcome personal or academic obstacles, earn their high school diplomas, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities in a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere.

For more information, contact Jonathan Daniels School at (603) 354-2106 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.