For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 213 students in Canterbury, CT.
The top-ranked public middle school in Canterbury, CT is Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canterbury, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Canterbury have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canterbury, CT (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Canterbury, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canterbury, CT include Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canterbury?
1 public middle schools are located in Canterbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Canterbury?
Canterbury public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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