For the 2025-26 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 17,763 students in Canton, OH (there are , 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 Avondale Elementary School, Lake Cable Elementary School and Middlebranch 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 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Canton, OH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3933 Eaton Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lake Cable Elementary School
(Math: 84% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Middlebranch Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7500 Middlebranch Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Gr: K-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Gr: K-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
T C Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Canton Arts Academy Summit
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 10th St Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Gr: K-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Gr: 5-6 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
616 Faircrest St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Robert A. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Charles L Warstler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Gr: K-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Oakwood Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Gr: 7-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Glenoak High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Canton South High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Faircrest St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8000
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Canton South Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Cleveland Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Choices Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Gr: 11-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 453-8547
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 453-8547
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Worley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1340 23rd St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2339 17th St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Gr: 4-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
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
Gr: K-3 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
Harter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: K-3 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Aim Academy Belden
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Steamm Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1824 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Gr: 4-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Canton College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2626.
Crenshaw Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 19th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Gr: 7-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Canton Harbor High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1731 Grace Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-8414
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-8414
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
Youtz Intermediate School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Midway Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Gr: 4-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: K-3 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3131.
Stark High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste B
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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
Gr: K-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3333.
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Superior Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(234) 207-5455
Canton, OH 44705
(234) 207-5455
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3434.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2323 17th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Gr: 9-12 | 2,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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
Gr: 4-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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Canton, Ohio 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3408 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-0274
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-0274
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Minority enrollment: 32%
2115 Georgetown Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 453-6902
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 453-6902
Gr: 3-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 754-1556
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 754-1556
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
1356 Stark Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-2205
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
3408 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 454-2254
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 454-2254
Gr: 3-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2800 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 438-2500
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 438-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Canton City Practical Nursing (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1253 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 452-9911
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 452-9911
Canton City Practical Nursing (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
116 McKinley Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-9911
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-9911
3409 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 454-2418
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 454-2418
Gr: 5-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
815 Dueber Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 580-3517
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 580-3517
Gr: PK-2 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1350 Cherry Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 580-3008
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 580-3008
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
2701 Coventry Blvd Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-3167
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-3167
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 51%
1379 Garfield Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-3128
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-3128
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
901 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
1500 Superior Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 451-2050
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 451-2050
Gr: K-5 | 140 students
1400 Broad Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1963
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1963
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
3101 38th St Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3710
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3710
Gr: PK-K | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1000 55th St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3715
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3715
Gr: PK-K | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
901 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Gr: K | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
316 30th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 588-2156
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 588-2156
Gr: 3-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Passages School #1 (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
1253 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 438-2677
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 438-2677
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 51%
901 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 4%
3000 Columbus Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7453
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7453
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
3021 Prairie College St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8025
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8025
Gr: PK | 39 students Minority enrollment: 5%
1221 Perry Dr Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-6150
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-6150
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2602
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,168 student Minority enrollment: 57%
1220 9th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 588-8420
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 588-8420
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1220 9th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-2072
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-2072
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 85%
4800 12th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 478-6177
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 478-6177
Gr: K-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canton, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Canton, OH include Avondale Elementary School, Lake Cable Elementary School and Middlebranch 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, Stark High School vs. Summit Academy Secondary - Canton
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