For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,412 students in Canton, MI (there are 14 private schools, serving 3,092 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Canton, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%). Canton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Canton, MI are Gallimore Elementary School, Canton Charter Academy and Achieve Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Canton, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8375 North Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Canton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Grades: K-8
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Grades: K-8
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,941 students
Rank: #55.
Tonda Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46501 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6100
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
Plymouth High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8400 North Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: #77.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8415 North Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2850
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2850
Grades: 6-12
| 1,957 students
Rank: #88.
Dodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 North Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #99.
Workman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 North Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-6700
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-6700
Grades: K-5
| 688 students
Rank: #1010.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3085 South Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Grades: K-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1111.
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 South Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1212.
Hoben Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44680 Saltz Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8670
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8670
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1313.
Canton Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Grades: 7-12
| 581 students
Rank: #1414.
Eriksson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1275 North Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-5322
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-5322
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1515.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43721 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1616.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45083 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2880
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #1717.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6330
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1818.
Hulsing Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8055 Fleet St
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7532
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7532
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1919.
Walkerwinter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39932 Michigan Ave
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 419-2780
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 419-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2020.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45081 Geddes Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Canton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8400 Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
8055 Fleet Street
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6190
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6190
Grades: PK
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canton, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Canton, MI include Gallimore Elementary School, Canton Charter Academy and Achieve Charter Academy. Canton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public schools are located in Canton, MI?
20 public schools are located in Canton, MI.
What percentage of students in Canton, MI go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Canton, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton, MI?
Canton, MI public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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