For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 106 students in Canterbury, NH (there are , serving 47 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Canterbury, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public school in Canterbury, NH is Canterbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canterbury, NH public school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canterbury have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canterbury, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Baptist Rd.
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 783-9944
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 783-9944
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canterbury, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Canterbury, NH include Canterbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canterbury?
1 public schools are located in Canterbury.
What percentage of students in Canterbury go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Canterbury are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canterbury?
Canterbury public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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