For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,354 students in Canton, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 64 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Canton, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Canton, NY are H C Williams Senior High School, J M Mckenney Middle School and F S Banford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canton, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H C Williams Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
J M Mckenney Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
F S Banford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Lawrence-lewis Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
40 W Main St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-4504
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-4504
Grades: K-12
| 237 students
Canton, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Lawrence Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
17 Commerce Lane
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-2430
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-2430
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canton, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Canton, NY include H C Williams Senior High School, J M Mckenney Middle School and F S Banford Elementary 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?
95% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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