For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 477 students in Canterbury, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Canterbury, CT are Canterbury Elementary School and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canterbury, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canterbury have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canterbury, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
67 Kitt Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-6744
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-6744
Grades: PK-4
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 Westminster Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Grades: 5-8
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canterbury, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Canterbury, CT include Canterbury Elementary School and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Canterbury?
2 public schools are located in Canterbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Canterbury?
Canterbury public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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