For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,098 students in Canton Union SD 66 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Canton Union SD 66 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,098 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Canton Union SD 66 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#530 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
28%
# Black Students
49 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,901 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
91%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
121
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
149
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
170
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,557 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,579 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,557
$21,990
Spending / Student
$11,579
$21,244
Best Canton Union SD 66 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 N Main St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Ingersoll Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Grades: 5-8
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Eastview Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lincoln Rd
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Grades: K-4
| 209 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westview Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Old West Vine St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton Union SD 66 School District?
Canton Union SD 66 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,098 students.
What is the rank of Canton Union SD 66 School District?
Canton Union SD 66 School District is ranked #528 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton Union SD 66 School District?
91% of Canton Union SD 66 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton Union SD 66 School District?
Canton Union SD 66 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Canton Union SD 66 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,579 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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