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Best Canon City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,223 students in Canon City, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canon City, CO are Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canon City, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canon City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Canon City, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canon Exploratory School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Gr: K-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln School Of Science And Technology
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Myrtle Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Canon City Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Harrison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
920 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Gr: K-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
606 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6090
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Canon City, Colorado

Canon City, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Canon Online Academy (Closed 2018)
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Madison Exploratory School (Closed 2013)
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Gr: 1-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Canon City, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canon City, CO include Canon Exploratory School, Lincoln School Of Science And Technology and Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canon City?
7 public elementary schools are located in Canon City.
What is the racial composition of students in Canon City?
Canon City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Canon City are often viewed compared to one another?

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