For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 758 students in Canadian, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Canadian, TX are Canadian High School, Canadian Middle School and Baker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canadian, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canadian have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canadian, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canadian High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
621 S 5th St
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5373
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5373
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Canadian Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 6th St
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5351
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5351
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
723 Cheyenne
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5386
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5386
Gr: 3-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Dogwood
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9331
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9331
Gr: PK-2 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canadian, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Canadian, TX include Canadian High School, Canadian Middle School and Baker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canadian?
4 public schools are located in Canadian.
What is the racial composition of students in Canadian?
Canadian public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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