Canton City School District
School District · Canton, Ohio
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,794
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,794
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Canton City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Canton City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Canton Arts Academy @ Summit
Canton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
North Canton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Steamm Academy
Canton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#597 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,763
+$5,106 vs Ohio median
District size
7,794 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Canton City ranks #597 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Canton City's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Canton Arts Academy @ Summit (8.3/10), Portage Collab Montessori Middle School (7.8/10), and Steamm Academy (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Canton City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton Arts Academy @ Summit | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Portage Collab Montessori Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Steamm Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Gibbs Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Youtz Intermediate School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Choices Alternative School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Early Learning Center @ Schreiber | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Aim Academy @ Belden | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Mcgregor Intermediate School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Belle Stone Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Canton City
Canton City is a Canton, Ohio school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 7,794 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $19,763 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Canton City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Canton Arts Academy @ Summit, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Canton City students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Canton City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Canton City with test data.
Schools in Canton City
18 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools5
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Canton
- Total Enrollment
- 7,794
- Teachers (FTE)
- 509
- District spending per student
- $19,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 38.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canton City?
Canton City has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Canton City?
The average composite rating for Canton City is 4.7/10. 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 City?
Canton City's district-level spending was $19,763 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 City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Canton City is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Canton City?
Canton Arts Academy @ Summit is the highest-rated school in Canton City with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Canton City?
Across schools in Canton City with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Canton City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Canton City has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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