Canaan Elementary School vs Madawaska Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canaan Elementary School
Canaan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students
Madawaska Elementary School
Madawaska · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
162 students
| Measure | Canaan Elementary School Canaan, Maine | Madawaska Elementary School Madawaska, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 312 | #223 of 312 |
| National rank | #15648 of 50,301 | #27305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 160 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Canaan | Madawaska |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canaan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 46.8).
- •Canaan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Canaan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Madawaska Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 71.3%).
- •Canaan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.1).
- •Madawaska Elementary School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 160.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canaan Elementary School better than Madawaska Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Canaan Elementary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 46.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canaan Elementary School and Madawaska Elementary School?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Canaan and Madawaska in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canaan Elementary School: 160. Madawaska Elementary School: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canaan Elementary School and Madawaska Elementary School rank in Maine?
Canaan Elementary School is 102nd of 312 and Madawaska Elementary School is 223rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).