For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,098 students in Canton, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Canton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Canton, IL are Canton High School, Ingersoll Middle School and Eastview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 N Main St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ingersoll Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Gr: 5-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Old West Vine St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lincoln Rd
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Gr: K-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Academy Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Canton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Illinois River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1300 West Locust
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canton, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Canton, IL include Canton High School, Ingersoll Middle School and Eastview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canton?
7 public schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Canton include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Eastview Elementary School, Canton High School vs. Royals Rssp Canton, Ingersoll Middle School vs. Royals Rssp Canton
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