| Metric | Canaan School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 169 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $30,975/yr | $17,619/yr | Small district — per-pupil varies |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan School District (this district) | Not rated | — | 169 |
| Northeast Kingdom Choice School District | Not rated | — | 150 |
| Averill School District | Not rated | — | — |
| North Country Senior UHSD 22 School District | Not rated | — | 688 |
- Canaan Schools — 2.6 mi · Grades PK–12 · 184 students
- Canaan High School CTE Program — 2.6 mi · Grades 9–12
About Canaan School District
Families in zip code 05902 (Beecher Falls, Vermont) are assigned to Canaan School District for public education through 12th. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
Canaan School District does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. Vermont districts on this site are rated using the Vermont Agency of Education’s VTCAP assessments (grades 3–8 ELA & Math, 2024–25 school year), and this district’s grades 3–8 results are suppressed in Vermont’s published assessment file, or cover fewer tested students than our minimum of 25 per subject. Vermont withholds results for small groups to protect student privacy, and we do not publish a score built on too few students.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for Canaan School District. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making a housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 05902 data.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 05902
Children in zip code 05902 are assigned to Canaan School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 05902, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Canaan School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Vermont districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Beecher Falls
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Canaan School District serves zip code 05902, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 05902. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Vermont, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Canaan School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 05902.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Canaan School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 05902 data.