For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,177 students in Canon City, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 82 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Canon City, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Canon City, CO are Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canon City, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Canon City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canon City, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canon Exploratory School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Myrtle Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Canon City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 College
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870
Grades: 9-12
| 954 students
Rank: #55.
Canon City Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
606 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #88.
Harrison School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Grades: K-8
| 489 students
Canon City, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canon City, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Canon City, CO include Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Canon City?
8 public schools are located in Canon City.
What percentage of students in Canon City go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Canon City are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canon City?
Canon City public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Canon City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Canon City include: Lincoln School Of Science And Technology vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Canon Exploratory School vs. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
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