Canton Union Sd 66 School District
School District · Canton, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#271 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,914
$2,776 vs Illinois median
District size
2,098 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Canton Union Sd 66 ranks #271 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Canton Union Sd 66's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elementary School (8.4/10), Eastview Elementary School (7.2/10), and Westview Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Canton Union Sd 66 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Canton Union Sd 66
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Eastview Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Westview Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Ingersoll Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Canton High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Canton Union Sd 66
Canton Union Sd 66 is a Canton, Illinois school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,098 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $13,914 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Canton Union Sd 66 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Canton Union Sd 66 students show an average math proficiency of 36.4% and ELA proficiency of 39.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Canton Union Sd 66, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Canton Union Sd 66 with test data.
Schools in Canton Union Sd 66
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Canton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,098
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162
- District spending per student
- $13,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canton Union Sd 66?
Canton Union Sd 66 has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Canton Union Sd 66?
The average composite rating for Canton Union Sd 66 is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Canton Union Sd 66?
Canton Union Sd 66's district-level spending was $13,914 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Canton Union Sd 66?
The average student-teacher ratio in Canton Union Sd 66 is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Canton Union Sd 66?
Lincoln Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Canton Union Sd 66 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Canton Union Sd 66?
Across schools in Canton Union Sd 66 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Canton Union Sd 66 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Canton Union Sd 66 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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