For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 526 students in Canaan, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canaan, NH are Canaan Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canaan have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Canaan, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canaan, NH include Canaan Elementary School and Indian River School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canaan?
2 public elementary schools are located in Canaan.
What is the racial composition of students in Canaan?
Canaan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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