Excellent
#4 of 73 private schools in NH
Top 4% of private schools
Cardigan Mountain School
Elementary School · Canaan, NH
A private elementary school in Canaan, NH serving grades 6th – 9th.
62 ALUMNI DR, Canaan, NH 03741
- 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NH.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NH
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
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Where Cardigan Mountain School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average315/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,523
Median home value
$241,000
Median rent
$1,108/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cardigan Mountain School is listed in Canaan, NH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan Mountain School is a private elementary school in Canaan, NH, serving approximately 234 students in grades 6th-9th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 73 private schools in NH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardigan Mountain School
What grades does Cardigan Mountain School serve?
Cardigan Mountain School serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Cardigan Mountain School?
Cardigan Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardigan Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardigan Mountain School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cardigan Mountain School rank in NH?
Cardigan Mountain School ranks #4 of 73 private schools in NH.
What is Cardigan Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardigan Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cardigan Mountain School a private school?
Yes, Cardigan Mountain School is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cardigan Mountain School a religious school?
No, Cardigan Mountain School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grafton County
- Phone
- (603) 523-4321
- Area population (ZIP 03741)
- 4,102
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03741; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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