Top Rankings
Canton Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,068 students in Canton Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Canton Central School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,068 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Canton Central School District, which is ranked #545 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#533 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
30%
# Black Students
3 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
993 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
93%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
67
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
92
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
18
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,299 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,125 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,299
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,125
$32,183
Best Canton Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H C Williams Senior High 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
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
J M Mckenney Middle 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
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
F S Banford Elementary 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
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton Central School District?
Canton Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,068 students.
What is the rank of Canton Central School District?
Canton Central School District is ranked #545 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton Central School District?
93% of Canton Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton Central School District?
Canton Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Canton Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,125 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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