For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 831 students in Canaan, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 240 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Canaan, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Canaan, NH are Canaan Elementary School, Mascoma Valley Regional High School and Indian River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canaan, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canaan have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canaan, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31 School St.
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4312
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4312
Gr: PK-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mascoma Valley Regional High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27 Royal Rd.
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 632-4308
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 632-4308
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Indian River School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Royal Rd
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 632-4357
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 632-4357
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canaan, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Canaan, NH include Canaan Elementary School, Mascoma Valley Regional High School and Indian River School.
How many public schools are located in Canaan?
3 public schools are located in Canaan.
What percentage of students in Canaan go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Canaan are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canaan?
Canaan public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Canaan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Canaan include: Indian River School vs. Mascoma Valley Regional High School
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