Best Schools in Canterbury, CT
Canterbury, CT has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,566 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Canterbury underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Canterbury, CT
The top high schools in Canterbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parish Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 11 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 220 Students
2. Lyman Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebanon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students
3. Griswold High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griswold School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students
4. Plainfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canterbury, CT
The top middle schools in Canterbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brooklyn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooklyn School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 358 Students
2. Griswold Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griswold School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students
3. Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canterbury School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 198 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canterbury, CT
The top elementary schools in Canterbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lisbon Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 434 Students
2. Brooklyn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooklyn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 532 Students
3. Griswold Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griswold School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 691 Students
4. Canterbury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canterbury School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canterbury, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canterbury, CT has a total population of 3,638 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canterbury, CT
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 Canterbury, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canterbury, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canterbury, CT.
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 Canterbury, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canterbury, CT
How many schools are in Canterbury, CT?
Canterbury, CT has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,566 students in total.
How do schools in Canterbury perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Canterbury score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Canterbury underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Canterbury?
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: 36%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Canterbury
2 of 2 schools in Canterbury carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Canterbury. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.