For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 9,455 students in Canton, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Canton, MI are Canton Charter Academy, Achieve Charter Academy and Salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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 middle schools in Canton, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Canton, MI include Canton Charter Academy, Achieve Charter Academy and Salem High School. Canton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton, MI?
9 public middle schools are located in Canton, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton, MI?
Canton, MI public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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