Canaan Elementary School vs Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 11 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
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
Skowhegan · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
180 students
| Measure | Canaan Elementary School Canaan, Maine | Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan Skowhegan, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 312 | #302 of 312 |
| National rank | #15648 of 50,301 | #37227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 160 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| city | Canaan | Skowhegan |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canaan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 32.0).
- •Canaan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Canaan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Canaan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 75.6%).
- •Canaan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.9).
- •Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is the larger school with 180 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 Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan?
On the Success Index (US), Canaan Elementary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 32.0 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 Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Canaan and Skowhegan in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canaan Elementary School: 160. Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canaan Elementary School and Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan rank in Maine?
Canaan Elementary School is 102nd of 312 and Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is 302nd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).