For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 590 students in Canby, MN (there are , serving 60 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Canby, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Canby, MN are Canby Elementary School and Canby Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canby, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canby have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canby, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canby Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Canby Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Gr: 7-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Canby Learning Center Credit Recov
Alternative School
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canby, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Canby, MN include Canby Elementary School and Canby Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Canby?
3 public schools are located in Canby.
What percentage of students in Canby go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Canby are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canby?
Canby public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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