Canton City School District

1312 5th St Sw
Canton, OH 44707-4657
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Canton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,478 students in Canton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Canton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
17 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
7,478 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
461 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#720 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
54%
30%
60%
26%
63%
73%
86%
(2022-23)
46.2%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
36%
17%
% White
35%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,328 is higher than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,027 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$157 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,328
$17,380
Spending / Student
$21,027
$17,328

Best Canton City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage Collaborative Montessori School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 55th St Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-1912
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Canton Arts Academy Summit
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 10th St Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Choices Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Worley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1340 23rd St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2339 17th St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Gr: 4-7 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2823 9th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 580-3502
Gr: K-3 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Harter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
317 Raff Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Gr: K-3 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Aim Academy Belden
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Georgetown Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 456-3167
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Steamm Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1824 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Gr: 4-9 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1326 Sherrick Rd Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-2782
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Crenshaw Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 19th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Youtz Intermediate School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Midway Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Gr: 4-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 Gibbs Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-1521
Gr: K-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Belle Stone Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Rowland Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 452-6521
Gr: K-3 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2323 17th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Gr: 9-12 | 2,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Clarendon Intermediate School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Clarendon Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 453-7681
Gr: 4-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Early Learning Center Schreiber
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1503 Woodland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-1672
Gr: PK | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canton City School District?
Canton City School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,478 students.
What is the rank of Canton City School District?
Canton City School District is ranked #728 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton City School District?
36% of Canton City School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton City School District?
Canton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Canton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,027 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,478 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 73% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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