For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,141 students in Canton, MI. The top ranked public preschools in Canton, MI are Gallimore Elementary School, Achieve Charter Academy and Tonda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Canton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Canton, MI (2025)
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 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Grades: PK-5
| 315 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: PK-8
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Dodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 S Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
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: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Eriksson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1275 N Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-6995
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-6995
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 458 students
Rank: #99.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6346
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6346
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1010.
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: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 309 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 preschools in Canton, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Canton, MI include Gallimore Elementary School, Achieve Charter Academy and Tonda Elementary School. Canton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public preschools are located in Canton?
11 public preschools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Canton include: Hulsing Elementary School vs. Tonda Elementary School, Tonda Elementary School vs. Hulsing Elementary School, Hoben Elementary School vs. Achieve Charter Academy
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