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Best Public Schools in Canton, CT

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Coming soon: This year's test scores are expected from the Connecticut Department of Education any day now — new rankings will follow the moment they're released!

At a glance

Schools

1,416

Students

5-star school

Top rankedCanton High School14^th of 141 Connecticut high schools

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Biggest riser

Canton Middle School up 4 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Canton, Connecticut is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all of which are part of the Canton School District. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

Canton High School is the clear standout, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 10-15 high schools in Connecticut. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 80.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 89.9% proficient or better in NGSS/Science. Additionally, Canton High School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% and a strong 88.4% four-year graduation rate. Cherry Brook Primary School is another standout, ranking among the top 7 elementary schools in the state in 2012-2013 and maintaining strong test scores, with 52.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts and 60.6% proficient or better in SBAC/Mathematics.

Across the district, the schools generally perform well above the state averages on standardized tests, with the high school's 11th-grade proficiency rates exceeding the state averages by a significant margin. The district also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% at the high school and elementary school to 20.42% at the middle school level. Additionally, the district invests heavily in its educational programs and facilities, with per-student spending ranging from $16,311 at the elementary school to $18,855 at the high school.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)			SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Math (2025)	SBAC English Language Arts (2025)						SBAC Mathematics (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Canton High School	Public	9-12	76 Simonds Avenue	Canton	06019	Capitol Planning Region	Canton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 693-7707	443	46	9.6	21.9%	348 (78.6%)	41 (9.3%)	28 (6.3%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	90	14^th of 141 public high schools	90.1%		91.1	10^th of 145 public high schools	93.1%	4			89.9	80.8	49.5													$25,743
Canton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	39 Dyer Ave.	Canton	06019	Capitol Planning Region	Canton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 693-7717	333	31	10.6	21.0%	278 (83.5%)	14 (4.2%)	24 (7.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)								(n/a)	67.5						72.0	61.2	73.3				72.0	59.5	68.6			$23,218
Cherry Brook Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	4 Barbourtown Rd.	Canton	06019	Capitol Planning Region	Canton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 693-7721	426	36	11.8	15.7%	366 (85.9%)	9 (2.1%)	33 (7.7%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)								(n/a)						52.4						60.6						$21,369
Canton Middle School	Public	7-8	76 Simonds Avenue	Canton	06019	Capitol Planning Region	Canton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 693-7712	214	16	13.0	22.9%	166 (77.6%)	16 (7.5%)	17 (7.9%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)	77	57^th of 252 public middle schools	77.4%		77	61^st of 250 public middle schools	75.6%	4		63.2								64.1	71.1					58.7	53.5	$24,912

Cities Near Canton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Simsbury	2.44 mi	1	11^th
Avon	3 mi	7	79^th
Weatogue	3.82 mi	1	22^nd
Simsbury	4.56 mi	4	10^th
New Hartford	4.63 mi	4	105^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.