For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 90 students in Canterbury, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Canterbury, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public school in Canterbury, NH is Canterbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canterbury, NH public school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canterbury have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canterbury, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Baptist Rd.
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 783-9944
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 783-9944
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canterbury, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Canterbury, NH include Canterbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canterbury?
1 public schools are located in Canterbury.
What percentage of students in Canterbury go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Canterbury are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canterbury?
Canterbury public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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