For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 862 students in 03741, NH (there are , serving 239 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 03741, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in 03741, NH are Canaan Elementary School, Mascoma Valley Regional High School and Indian River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03741 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03741, NH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03741, NH Public Schools (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.
Mascoma Valley Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Royal Rd.
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 632-4308
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 632-4308
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
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 schools in 03741, NH?
The top ranked public schools in 03741, NH include Canaan Elementary School, Mascoma Valley Regional High School and Indian River School.
How many public schools are located in 03741?
3 public schools are located in 03741.
What percentage of students in 03741 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 03741 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03741?
03741 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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