For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 292 students in Canaan, NH.
The top-ranked public middle school in Canaan, NH is Indian River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canaan, NH public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Canaan have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canaan, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 middle schools in Canaan, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canaan, NH include Indian River School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canaan?
1 public middle schools are located in Canaan.
What is the racial composition of students in Canaan?
Canaan public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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