For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 954 students in Canon City, CO.
The top ranked public high school in Canon City, CO is Canon City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canon City, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Canon City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Canon City, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canon City High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Canon City, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 high schools in Canon City, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Canon City, CO include Canon City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Canon City?
1 public high schools are located in Canon City.
What is the racial composition of students in Canon City?
Canon City public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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