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Canterbury School District

45 Westminster Road
Canterbury, CT 06331
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 477 students in Canterbury School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Canterbury School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
477 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canterbury School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#109 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
49%
41%
51%
50%
55-59%
47%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
11%
31%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
86%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,461 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,247 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,461
$26,157
Spending / Student
$29,247
$25,225

Best Canterbury School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
45 Westminster Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Gr: 5-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
67 Kitt Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-6744
Gr: PK-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canterbury School District?
Canterbury School District manages 2 public schools serving 477 students.
What is the rank of Canterbury School District?
Canterbury School District is ranked #114 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canterbury School District?
86% of Canterbury School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canterbury School District?
Canterbury School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Canterbury School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,247 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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