Best Public Schools in Zip Code 04924

Summary:

The 04924 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Canaan Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54. Despite facing challenges with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Canaan Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maine, showcasing its ability to deliver exceptional academic outcomes.

Canaan Elementary School's academic performance is truly impressive, with 70.77% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has steadily improved over the past three years, reaching the 93rd position out of 288 elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This consistent improvement reflects the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education and challenging its students, even in the face of potential socioeconomic barriers.

Another standout feature of Canaan Elementary School is its low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, which likely contributes to the individualized attention and support provided to students. However, the school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% may be an area of concern that the school and district should address, as it can have a significant impact on student learning and achievement. Overall, Canaan Elementary School stands out as a model of academic excellence, demonstrating that with the right strategies and support, schools can overcome socioeconomic challenges and deliver exceptional outcomes for their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MEA English Language Arts (2024)	MEA Mathematics (2024)	MEA Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Canaan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Main Street	Canaan	04924	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-3901	163	18	9.0	67.5%	153 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	69.8	93^rd of 288 public elementary schools	67.7%		72.7	80^th of 290 public elementary schools	72.4%	13	70.8	70.8	21.4	$31,209

Cities Near Zip Code 04924

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Canaan	1.01 mi	1	72^nd
Hinckley	7.39 mi	1	64^th
Skowhegan	7.62 mi	8	194^th
Pittsfield	8.22 mi	3	164^th
Clinton	8.41 mi	1	189^th

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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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