For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 288 students in Canton, MO.
The top ranked public elementary school in Canton, MO is Canton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Canton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, MO include Canton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canton?
1 public elementary schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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