For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 500 students in Canton, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Canton, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Canton, MO are Canton High School and Canton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Canton, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canton, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Canton, MO include Canton High School and Canton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canton, MO?
2 public schools are located in Canton, MO.
What percentage of students in Canton, MO go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Canton, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton, MO?
Canton, MO public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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