Best Schools in Canton, Michigan
26 schools · 20 Elementary · 1 Middle · 4 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Canton?
Use this page to compare every school in Canton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gallimore Elementary School
Elementary · Plymouth-canton Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Canton High School
High · Plymouth-canton Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Plymouth High School
High · Plymouth-canton Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Canton for 2026 are Gallimore Elementary School (9.8/10), Canton High School (8.6/10), and Plymouth High School (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 25 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
26
20 public · 6 private
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$349,050
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Schools
26
20 public · 6 private
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$349,050
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Rates 7.0/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Canton schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Canton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (25 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallimore Elementary School | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Canton High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Plymouth High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Salem High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Tonda Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | School House Montessori Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Crescent Academy International | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Shajara Tayyiba School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Dodson Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | South Canton Scholars Charter Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.1/10
- Median household income
- $118,009
- Median home value
- $349,050
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 78%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Canton compares
Michigan rank
#68 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$118k
161% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
25
About Schools in Canton, Michigan
Canton, Michigan's public school system covers 20 ranked schools with a city-wide average score of 7.2 out of 10. That's a meaningful baseline: 13 of those 20 schools — 65% — score 7 or higher, which means families entering the district have a strong field of above-average options regardless of which part of the city they settle in. A 65% above-7 rate across a 20-school system indicates genuine, distributed quality rather than a handful of outliers propping up the average.
Elementary education is Canton's clearest strength. Gallimore Elementary leads all 20 ranked schools with a score of 8.9 out of 10 — the city's top mark. Eriksson Elementary and Field Elementary each earn 8.8, while Hoben Elementary scores 8.5 and Tonda Elementary scores 8.4. That puts five campuses in the 8.4–8.9 range, a dense cluster of high performers at the elementary level. Families with young children will find multiple strong options available without being pinned to one specific attendance zone.
The spread still deserves attention. Thirteen schools clear the 7-point threshold, but seven do not — a gap that matters when parents are comparing options. School assignment typically runs by residential address, so where a family buys or rents determines the default campus. Parents prioritizing the top elementary schools should check home addresses against school boundary maps before signing a lease, not after.
For parents evaluating Canton overall, the numbers point in one direction. The 7.2 city average sits comfortably above the midpoint, and the 65% above-7 rate confirms the quality is spread across the system. Gallimore Elementary's 8.9 leads the list, but the cluster of schools close behind it means strong elementary access isn't limited to a single neighborhood. Map your address, check the catchment zone, and the data will do the rest.
Elementary Schools
20 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.8 |
| 2 | 494 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 485 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 4 | 816 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 |
| 5 | 765 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 339 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 |
| 7 | 464 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 8 | 465 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 9 | 759 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.9 |
| 10 | 476 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
Show all 20 elementary schools in Canton
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 734 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,917 students · 6th–12th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 1,911 students · 6th–12th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 1,887 students · 6th–12th | 8.5 |
| 4 | 660 students · 7th–12th | 7.3 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth Christian Academy
Private
621 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.7 |
Schools in Canton
Canton, Michigan · 26 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$118,009
Median Home Value
$349,050
Median Rent
$1,486/mo
Population
98,232
College Educated
54%
Homeownership
78%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Community Profile
Canton has a median household income of $118,009. It is a well-educated community where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $349,050, with a median rent of $1,486/month. The local poverty rate of 5.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 20
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 4
- Other
- 1
Resources
School Districts (7)
Wayne-Westland Community School District
16 schools · 9,613 students
Star International Academy
2 schools · 1,952 students
Canton Charter Academy
1 school · 759 students
Achieve Charter Academy
1 school · 765 students
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
1 school · 816 students
Canton Preparatory High School
1 school · 660 students
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
25 schools · 16,228 students
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Michigan
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Canton, Michigan
How many schools are in Canton, Michigan?
Canton has 26 schools, including 20 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Canton, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Canton is 7.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Canton, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Canton on MySchoolScout is Gallimore Elementary School with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Canton, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Canton on MySchoolScout is Gallimore Elementary School with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Canton, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Canton on MySchoolScout is Discovery Middle School with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What is the best high school in Canton, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Canton on MySchoolScout is Canton High School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
How many school districts serve Canton, Michigan?
Canton is served by 7 school districts: Wayne-westland Community School District, Star International Academy, Canton Charter Academy, Achieve Charter Academy, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, Canton Preparatory High School, Plymouth-canton Community Schools.
What is the education level in Canton, Michigan?
According to Census data, 54% of adults in Canton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Canton, Michigan?
The median household income in Canton is approximately $118,009 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Canton, Michigan?
Yes, Canton has 6 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is School House Montessori Academy with a score of 8.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Canton, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Canton is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Canton, Michigan?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.