For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,489 students in Canton, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, IL are Ingersoll Middle School, Eastview Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Canton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ingersoll Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Grades: 5-8
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Eastview Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lincoln Rd
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Grades: K-4
| 209 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westview Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Old West Vine St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Academy Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Canton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Facssrclamonts (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
23235 N County 22
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Illinois River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1300 West Locust
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, IL include Ingersoll Middle School, Eastview Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Canton include: Ingersoll Middle School vs. Royals Rssp Canton, Westview Elementary School vs. Eastview Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School vs. Westview Elementary School
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