For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,508 students in Canton, CT (there are , serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Canton, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Canton, CT are Canton High School, Cherry Brook Primary School and Canton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canton, CT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Cherry Brook Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Grades: PK-3
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Canton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Dyer Ave.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Grades: 4-6
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Canton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
Grades: 7-8
| 247 students
Canton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Canton Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canton, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Canton, CT include Canton High School, Cherry Brook Primary School and Canton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Canton?
4 public schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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