Canterbury Elementary School

15 Baptist Rd.
Canterbury, NH 03224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 116 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Canterbury Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 20% in NH
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canterbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Canterbury Elementary School's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
116 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Canterbury Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canterbury Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#64 out of 457 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Canterbury Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canterbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canterbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Canterbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Canterbury Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Canterbury Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Canterbury Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Canterbury Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
96%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Canterbury Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Canterbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Canterbury Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Canterbury Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Canterbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canterbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canterbury Elementary School's ranking?
Canterbury Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Canterbury Elementary School often compared to?
Canterbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Brook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Canterbury Elementary School?
116 students attend Canterbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Canterbury Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canterbury Elementary School?
Canterbury Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canterbury Elementary School offer ?
Canterbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Canterbury Elementary School part of?
Canterbury Elementary School is part of Shaker Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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