For the 2025 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 32% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canaan have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 School St.
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4312
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4312
Grades: PK-4
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Indian River School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Royal Rd.
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 632-4357
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 632-4357
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
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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