Canaan School District, Connecticut

Canaan School District is an elementary school district in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, for grades K–8. About 1,175 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 32.9 sq mi (85.2 km²) of land.

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Canaan School District in Connecticut
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,175 ± 204
Grades
K–8
Type
Elementary school district
County
Northwest Hills Planning Region
Land area
32.9 sq mi (85.2 km²)
Median household income
$89,632 ± $25,455
Median home value
$469,400 ± $32,890
Water area
0.32 sq mi (0.84 km²)
State
Connecticut
Census code (GEOID)
0900630
Coordinates (central point)
41.962959, -73.307143

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Canaan School District, largest first

  1. Town of Canaan1,175 people
  2. Falls Village (CDP)410 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. North Canaan School District4.0 mi north
  2. Salisbury School District6.3 mi west
  3. Norfolk School District6.6 mi east
  4. Cornwall School District8.0 mi south

These share a boundary with Canaan School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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