For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 17,763 students in Canton, OH (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,212 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Canton, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Canton, OH are Lake Cable Elementary School, Middlebranch Elementary School and Avondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Canton, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Cable Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5335 Villa Padova Dr Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 834-4673
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 834-4673
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Middlebranch Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7500 Middlebranch Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Grades: K-4
| 532 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3933 Eaton Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 47th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Grades: K-4
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Frazer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Frazer Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3740
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3740
Grades: K-4
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
T C Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 Oakcliff St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #77.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Grades: 5-6
| 825 students
Rank: #88.
Canton Arts Academy Summit
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 10th St Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Rank: #99.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
616 Faircrest St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert A. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3829 Guilford Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3760
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3760
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakwood Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Grades: 7-8
| 871 students
Rank: #1212.
Charles L Warstler Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Grades: K-4
| 297 students
Rank: #1313.
Glenoak High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,114 students
Rank: #1414.
Canton South Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Cleveland Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #1515.
Canton South High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Faircrest St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8000
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #1616.
Stark High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste B
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #1717.
Choices Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Grades: 11-12
| 192 students
Rank: #1818.
Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2823 9th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 580-3502
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 580-3502
Grades: K-3
| 396 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Aim Academy Belden
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Georgetown Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 456-3167
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 456-3167
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Worley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1340 23rd St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Canton College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2339 17th St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Grades: 4-6
| 232 students
Rank: #2323.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Gibbs Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-1521
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-1521
Grades: K-3
| 309 students
Rank: #2424.
Harter Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
317 Raff Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Grades: K-3
| 403 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Crenshaw Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 19th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Grades: 7-8
| 764 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Steamm Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1824 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Grades: 4-8
| 500 students
Rank: #2727.
Youtz Intermediate School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Midway Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Grades: 4-6
| 296 students
Rank: #2828.
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Sherrick Rd Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-2782
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-2782
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Superior Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(234) 207-5455
Canton, OH 44705
(234) 207-5455
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Market Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 458-0393
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 458-0393
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
Rank: #3131.
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 453-8547
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 453-8547
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #3232.
Belle Stone Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Rowland Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 452-6521
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 452-6521
Grades: K-3
| 322 students
Rank: #3333.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2323 17th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Grades: 9-12
| 2,130 students
Rank: #3434.
Canton Harbor High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1731 Grace Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-8414
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-8414
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #3535.
Clarendon Intermediate School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 Clarendon Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 453-7681
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 453-7681
Grades: 4-6
| 242 students
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Canton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 38th St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8030
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8030
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
4526 Ridge Ave Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3408 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-0274
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-0274
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
2115 Georgetown Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 453-6902
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 453-6902
Grades: 3-6
| 209 students
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 754-1556
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 754-1556
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
1356 Stark Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-2205
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
3408 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 454-2254
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 454-2254
Grades: 3-8
| 143 students
2800 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 438-2500
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 438-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Canton City Practical Nursing (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1253 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 452-9911
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 452-9911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Canton City Practical Nursing (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
116 McKinley Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-9911
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-9911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3409 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 454-2418
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 454-2418
Grades: 5-12
| 160 students
4526 Ridge Ave Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Educational Services High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
116 Mckinley Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2555
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2555
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
815 Dueber Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 580-3517
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 580-3517
Grades: PK-2
| 239 students
1350 Cherry Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 580-3008
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 580-3008
Grades: PK
| 9 students
2701 Coventry Blvd Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-3167
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-3167
Grades: K-5
| 97 students
4526 Ridge Ave Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
1379 Garfield Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-3128
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-3128
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
901 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Grades: 1-11
| 21 students
1500 Superior Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 451-2050
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 451-2050
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
1400 Broad Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1963
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1963
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
3101 38th St Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3710
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3710
Grades: PK-K
| 199 students
1000 55th St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3715
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3715
Grades: PK-K
| 237 students
901 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Grades: K
| 25 students
316 30th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 588-2156
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 588-2156
Grades: 3-5
| 142 students
Passages School #1 (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
1253 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 438-2677
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 438-2677
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
901 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 26 students
3000 Columbus Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7453
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7453
Grades: 5-8
| 313 students
3021 Prairie College St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8025
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8025
Grades: PK
| 39 students
1221 Perry Dr Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-6150
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-6150
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2602
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
1220 9th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 588-8420
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 588-8420
Grades: PK
| 54 students
1220 9th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-2072
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-2072
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
4800 12th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 478-6177
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 478-6177
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canton, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Canton, OH include Lake Cable Elementary School, Middlebranch Elementary School and Avondale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canton?
38 public schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Canton include: Steamm Academy vs. Crenshaw Middle School, Crenshaw Middle School vs. Steamm Academy, Canton Harbor High School vs. Bulldog Virtual Academy
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