For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 788 students in Canton, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, CT are Cherry Brook Primary School and Canton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Canton, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Brook Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Grades: PK-3
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Dyer Ave.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Grades: 4-6
| 338 students
Canton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Canton Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, CT include Cherry Brook Primary School and Canton Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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