For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,508 students in Canton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Canton School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
1,508 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Canton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
30%
# Black Students
100 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%
# White Students
1,206 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
80%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
94
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
107
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,560 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,989 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,560
$26,037
Spending / Student
$22,989
$25,109
Best Canton School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton School District?
Canton School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,508 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District?
Canton School District is ranked #55 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?
80% of Canton School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?
Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,989 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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