Canaan Elementary School vs Mt Desert Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 114 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
Mt Desert Elementary School
Northeast Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
161 students
| Measure | Canaan Elementary School Canaan, Maine | Mt Desert Elementary School Northeast Harbor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #102 of 312 | #21 of 312 |
| National rank | #15648 of 50,301 | #3584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 160 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Canaan | Northeast Harbor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Desert Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 63.7).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 71.3%).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 8.9).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School is the larger school with 161 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 Mt Desert Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Desert Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 63.7 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 Mt Desert Elementary School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Canaan and Northeast Harbor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canaan Elementary School: 160. Mt Desert Elementary School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canaan Elementary School and Mt Desert Elementary School rank in Maine?
Canaan Elementary School is 102nd of 312 and Mt Desert Elementary School is 21st of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).