For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 244 students in Canaan, CT.
The top ranked public school in Canaan, CT is North Canaan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canaan, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canaan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canaan, CT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Pease Street
Canaan, CT 06018
(860) 824-5149
Canaan, CT 06018
(860) 824-5149
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canaan, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Canaan, CT include North Canaan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canaan?
1 public schools are located in Canaan.
What is the racial composition of students in Canaan?
Canaan public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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