Best Schools in Canaan, NY
Canaan, NY has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,924 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Canaan underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Canaan, NY
The top high schools in Canaan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chatham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
2. New Lebanon Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Lebanon Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
3. Webutuck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canaan, NY
The top middle schools in Canaan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chatham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
2. Eugene Brooks Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 226 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canaan, NY
The top elementary schools in Canaan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mary E Dardess Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
2. Walter B Howard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Lebanon Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students
3. Webutuck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canaan, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canaan, NY has a total population of 985 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canaan, NY
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, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canaan, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canaan, NY.
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, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canaan, NY
How many schools are in Canaan, NY?
Canaan, NY has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,924 students in total.
How do schools in Canaan perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Canaan score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Canaan underperform 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Canaan, NY
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations