Best Canton Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,917 students in Canton, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Canton, OH are T C Knapp Elementary School, Faircrest Memorial Elementary School and Robert A. Taft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Canton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Canton, OH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T C Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5151 Oakcliff St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
616 Faircrest St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Robert A. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3829 Guilford Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3760
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Canton, Ohio

Canton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
210 38th St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8030
Gr: K-1
4526 Ridge Ave Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
3408 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-0274
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Minority enrollment: 32%
2115 Georgetown Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 453-6902
Gr: 3-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 754-1556
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
1356 Stark Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
3408 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 454-2254
Gr: 3-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2800 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 438-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1253 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 452-9911
116 McKinley Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-9911
3409 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 454-2418
Gr: 5-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
4526 Ridge Ave Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
116 Mckinley Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2555
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
815 Dueber Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 580-3517
Gr: PK-2 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1350 Cherry Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 580-3008
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
2701 Coventry Blvd Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-3167
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 51%
4526 Ridge Ave Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
Gr: 9-11
1379 Garfield Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-3128
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
901 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
1500 Superior Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 451-2050
Gr: K-5 | 140 students
1400 Broad Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1963
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
3101 38th St Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3710
Gr: PK-K | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1000 55th St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3715
Gr: PK-K | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
901 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Gr: K | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
316 30th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 588-2156
Gr: 3-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Passages School #1 (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
1253 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 438-2677
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 51%
901 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 4%
3000 Columbus Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7453
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
3021 Prairie College St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8025
Gr: PK | 39 students Minority enrollment: 5%
1221 Perry Dr Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-6150
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,168 student Minority enrollment: 57%
1220 9th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 588-8420
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1220 9th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-2072
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 85%
4800 12th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 478-6177
Gr: K-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Canton, OH?
How many public preschools are located in Canton?
4 public preschools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).

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