Top Rankings
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 16,079 students in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
26 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
16,079 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
920 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
# American Indian Students
48 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,375 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
15%
4%
# Hispanic Students
834 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
1,807 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
11%
18%
# White Students
10,180 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
64%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
815 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,126
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,007
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,004
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,060
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,051
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,160
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,199
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,290
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,243
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,538
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,497
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,415
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,461
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
28
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,675 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,168 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$236 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$228 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,675
$18,441
Spending / Student
$14,168
$17,627
Best Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1042 S Mill St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4955
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4955
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1298 Mckinley St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4860
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4860
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #55.
Tonda Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46501 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6100
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bird Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 N Sheldon Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3100
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3100
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Isbister Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9300 N Canton Center Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-6050
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-6050
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #88.
Plymouth High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8400 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,911 students
Rank: #99.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8415 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Grades: 6-12
| 1,917 students
Rank: #1010.
Dodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1111.
Pccs Middle Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
454 S Harvey St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4929
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4929
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Rank: #1212.
West Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
44401 W Ann Arbor Trl
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7599
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7599
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1313.
Farrand Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41400 Greenbriar Ln
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6900
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6900
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1414.
Workman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-6700
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-6700
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #1515.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46081 Ann Arbor Rd W
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-2770
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-2770
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #1616.
Pccs Elementary Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
454 S Harvey St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4929
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4929
Grades: 1-5
| 29 students
Rank: #1717.
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 S Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1818.
Hoben Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44680 Saltz Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8670
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8670
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1919.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46250 Cherry Hill Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7600
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #2020.
Eriksson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1275 N Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-6995
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-6995
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #2121.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43721 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #2222.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45083 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2880
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #2323.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6346
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6346
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #2424.
Hulsing Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8055 Fleet St
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7532
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7532
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #2525.
Starkweather Academy Fiegel
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39750 Joy Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4901
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4901
Grades: 10-12
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
454 S Harvey St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4929
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4929
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District?
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District manages 26 public schools serving 16,079 students.
What is the rank of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District?
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District is ranked #40 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District?
64% of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District?
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,168 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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