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Best Schools in Canaan, NH
Canaan, NH has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,793 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Canaan greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Canaan, NH
The top high schools in Canaan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dresden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
2. Mascoma Valley Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mascoma Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canaan, NH
The top middle schools in Canaan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frances C. Richmond School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dresden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
2. Indian River School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mascoma Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 313 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canaan, NH
The top elementary schools in Canaan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enfield Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mascoma Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 214 Students
2. Bernice A. Ray School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
3. Canaan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mascoma Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 225 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canaan, NH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canaan, NH has a total population of 2,684 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canaan, NH
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, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canaan, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canaan, NH.
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, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canaan, NH
How many schools are in Canaan, NH?
Canaan, NH has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,793 students in total.
How do schools in Canaan perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Canaan score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Canaan greatly exceed 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: 60%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Canaan
3 of 3 schools in Canaan carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Canaan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.