For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 408 students in Canton, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Canton, NY is F S Banford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Canton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Canton, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
F S Banford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Grades: PK-4
| 408 students
Canton, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Lawrence Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
17 Commerce Lane
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-2430
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-2430
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Canton, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Canton, NY include F S Banford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Canton?
1 public preschools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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