Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Canaan Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canaan Schools' attendance zone covers the entire school district of Canaan, VT, and encompasses an area of approximately 33.4 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canaan Schools's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canaan Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canaan Schools is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canaan Schools's ranking?
Canaan Schools is ranked #113 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canaan Schools?
The graduation rate of Canaan Schools is 60-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 82%.
How many students attend Canaan Schools?
184 students attend Canaan Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Canaan Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canaan Schools?
Canaan Schools has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canaan Schools offer ?
Canaan Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Canaan Schools part of?
Canaan Schools is part of Canaan School District.
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