For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 609 students in Canton, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Canton, IL is Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Canton, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 N Main St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Canton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Facssrclamonts (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
23235 N County 22
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Illinois River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1300 West Locust
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Canton, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, IL include Canton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
3 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Canton include: Canton High School vs. Royals Rssp Canton, Royals Rssp Canton vs. Canton High School
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