For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 874 students in Canton, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Canton, SD are Lawrence Elementary - 02, Canton Middle School - 04 and Canton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Canton, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
724 N Sanborn
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2579
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2579
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Canton Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Canton High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Canton, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Bartlett
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canton, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Canton, SD include Lawrence Elementary - 02, Canton Middle School - 04 and Canton High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Canton?
3 public schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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