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Best Schools in Canaan, IN
Canaan, IN has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,359 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Canaan meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Canaan, IN
The top high schools in Canaan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Ripley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Ripley Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
2. Madison Consolidated High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
3. Switzerland Co Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Switzerland County School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canaan, IN
The top middle schools in Canaan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Ripley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Ripley Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 162 Students
2. Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 743 Students
3. Switzerland Co Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Switzerland County School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 244 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canaan, IN
The top elementary schools in Canaan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Ripley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Ripley Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 563 Students
2. Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 211 Students
3. Switzerland Co Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Switzerland County School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 392 Students
4. Jefferson-craig Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Switzerland County School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 412 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canaan, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canaan, IN has a total population of 518 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canaan, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Canaan, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canaan, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canaan, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Canaan, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canaan, IN
How many schools are in Canaan, IN?
Canaan, IN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,359 students in total.
How do schools in Canaan perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Canaan score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Canaan meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Canaan?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Canaan
1 of 1 schools in Canaan carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Canaan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.