For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,636 students in Canal Fulton, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 135 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Canal Fulton, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Canal Fulton, OH are W. S. Stinson Elementary School, Northwest Middle School and Northwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canal Fulton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Canal Fulton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Canal Fulton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W. S. Stinson Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8454 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-4646
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-4646
Gr: 3-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8614 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-3303
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-3303
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northwest High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8580 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-2205
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
8436 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-5405
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-5405
Gr: K-2 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Canal Fulton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8540 Erie Ave North
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-4537
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-4537
Gr: 5-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canal Fulton, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Canal Fulton, OH include W. S. Stinson Elementary School, Northwest Middle School and Northwest High School.
How many public schools are located in Canal Fulton?
4 public schools are located in Canal Fulton.
What percentage of students in Canal Fulton go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Canal Fulton are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canal Fulton?
Canal Fulton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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