Top 5 Best Canton Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,145 students in Canton, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 573 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Canton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Canton, MA are Canton High School, John F Kennedy and Dean S Luce. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Best Canton, MA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy
Math: 49% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Dedham Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5080
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Dean S Luce
Math: 54% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Independence St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5075
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Lt Peter M Hansen
Math: 46% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Pecunit Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5085
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Wm H Galvin Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Pecunit Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5070
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #66.
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Math: 39% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 917 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital For Children
Special Education School
3 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 338-3305
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
960 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5060
Grades: PK
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Canton, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Canton, MA include Canton High School, John F Kennedy and Dean S Luce.
How many public schools are located in Canton, MA?
8 public schools are located in Canton, MA.
What percentage of students in Canton, MA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Canton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton, MA?
Canton, MA public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

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