Total enrollment
508
+52 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Canterbury
Connecticut · Public K-12
Across Canterbury, 2 public K-12 schools serve approximately 508 students across 1 elementary and 1 middle.
7-year change in Canterbury
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 89%
% Hispanic
12%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 295 |
| Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 213 |
About Canterbury
Canterbury is a compact Connecticut city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 508 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Canterbury is around 254 students, 48% meaningfully below the Connecticut average of about 489.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Canterbury has increased 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 456 students to 508. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 6% to 12% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Canterbury discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.