For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 160 students in Canaan, ME.
The top-ranked public school in Canaan, ME is Canaan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canaan, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Canaan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canaan, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Main Street
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canaan, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Canaan, ME include 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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