For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 177 students in Canton, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Canton, KS is Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canton, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 S. Kansas
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Canton, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 N. Sixth
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4451
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4451
Gr: PK-3 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canton, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Canton, KS include Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Canton?
1 public schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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