For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 198 students in Canton, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Canton, SD is Canton Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Canton, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 S Bartlett
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, SD include Canton Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton?
1 public middle schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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