For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 455 students in Canton, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Canton, CT is Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public high schools.
Canton, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Canton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Canton Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Canton, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Canton, CT include Canton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
1 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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