For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,483 students in Canton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Canton School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,483 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
31%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
82%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,957 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,377 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,957
$26,157
Spending / Student
$23,377
$25,225
Best Canton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Cherry Brook Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Grades: PK-3
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Dyer Ave.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Grades: 4-6
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Canton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton School District?
Canton School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,483 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District?
Canton School District is ranked #55 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?
82% of Canton School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?
Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,377 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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