For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 508 students in Canterbury School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Canterbury School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
508 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canterbury School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.7%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,612 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,407 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,612
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,407
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Canterbury School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Westminster Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
67 Kitt Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-6744
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-6744
Gr: PK-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canterbury School District?
Canterbury School District manages 2 public schools serving 508 students.
What is the rank of Canterbury School District?
Canterbury School District is ranked #112 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canterbury School District?
85% of Canterbury School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canterbury School District?
Canterbury School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Canterbury School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,407 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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