Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Canton College Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canton College Preparatory School's student population of 402 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Canton College Preparatory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton College Preparatory School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2754 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
62%
17%
White
12%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canton College Preparatory School's ranking?
Canton College Preparatory School is ranked #2754 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Canton College Preparatory School?
402 students attend Canton College Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Canton College Preparatory School students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canton College Preparatory School?
Canton College Preparatory School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canton College Preparatory School offer ?
Canton College Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton College Preparatory School part of?
Canton College Preparatory School is part of Canton College Preparatory School District.
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