Best Public Schools in Canaan, ME


Summary:

The city of Canaan, Maine is home to a single public elementary school, Canaan Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and has a total enrollment of 186 students. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Maine, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 80th out of 290 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

Canaan Elementary School stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 8.7, the lowest among the 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54. However, the school faces some challenges, with a high percentage of students (74.73%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need among the student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.8%, which may be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions.

Overall, Canaan Elementary School appears to be a high-performing school that provides a relatively small class size and individualized attention for its students. While the school faces socioeconomic challenges, its consistent top-ranking performance suggests a commitment to supporting student success, despite the obstacles it may face.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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