For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,441 students in Canton, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Canton, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Canton, TX are Canton Intermediate School, Canton High School and Canton J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1190 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Gr: 3-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Canton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Canton J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Ranch Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 Vzcr 2318
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1163 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Gr: PK-2 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Canton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ranch Academy - Tyler Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14023 State Hwy 155 S
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canton, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Canton, TX include Canton Intermediate School, Canton High School and Canton J High School.
How many public schools are located in Canton?
5 public schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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