Best High Schools in Canterbury, NH

High schools
4
Students
3,038
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Canterbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Merrimack Valley High School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Merrimack Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

2. Concord High School

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Concord School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1467 Students

3. Belmont High School

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students

4. Winnisquam Regional High School

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 421 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Canterbury, NH

Middle schools
4
Students
2,041
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Canterbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Belmont Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students

2. Rundlett Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Concord School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 826 Students

3. Merrimack Valley Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Merrimack Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students

4. Winnisquam Regional Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Canterbury, NH

Elementary schools
7
Students
1,889
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Canterbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Canterbury Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students

2. Boscawen Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Merrimack Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students

3. Broken Ground School

B

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Concord School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 308 Students

4. Southwick School

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 287 Students

5. Loudon Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Merrimack Valley School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students

6. Penacook Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Merrimack Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students

7. Mill Brook School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Concord School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 354 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Canterbury, NH

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Canterbury, NH has a total population of 2,095 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Canterbury, NH

6,968

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

46%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Canterbury, NH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

9.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canterbury, NH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canterbury, NH.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,387 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Canterbury, NH Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Canterbury, NH

How many schools are in Canterbury, NH?

Canterbury, NH has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,968 students in total.

How do schools in Canterbury perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in Canterbury score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Canterbury greatly exceed 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Canterbury, NH

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Boscawen, NH

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pearls Corner, NH

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gerrish, NH

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Northfield, NH

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Loudon, NH

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
South Newbury, NH

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Tilton, NH

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Concord, NH

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gardners Grove, NH

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Franklin, NH

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Canterbury

Average SchoolGrade
A
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
68%
Avg projected
41%

1 of 1 schools in Canterbury carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Canterbury. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.