For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 214 students in Canton, CT.
The top-ranked public middle school in Canton, CT is Canton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
Gr: 7-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Canton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Canton Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, CT include Canton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton?
1 public middle schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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