For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,266 students in Canton, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 64 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Canton, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Canton, NY are H C Williams Senior High School, J M Mckenney Middle School and F S Banford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canton, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H C Williams Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
J M Mckenney Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
F S Banford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Gr: PK-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Lawrence-lewis Boces
Special Education School
40 W Main St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-4504
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-4504
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canton, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Canton, NY include H C Williams Senior High School, J M Mckenney Middle School and F S Banford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canton?
4 public schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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