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5.7avg / 10

Canton City School District

School District · Canton, Ohio

Students: 7,794
Teachers (FTE): 509

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

18

9 elem, 5 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

7,794

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.3:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#503 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

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 #503 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Canton City's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Portage Collab Montessori Middle School (8.1/10), Cedar Elementary School (7.7/10), and Worley Elementary School (7.6/10). 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.

#SchoolRating
1Portage Collab Montessori Middle School8.1 / 10
2Cedar Elementary School7.7 / 10
3Worley Elementary School7.6 / 10
4Belle Stone Elementary School6.9 / 10
5Clarendon Intermediate School6.9 / 10
6Aim Academy @ Belden6.5 / 10
7Crenshaw Middle School5.9 / 10
8Harter Elementary School5.9 / 10
9Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School5.9 / 10
10Mckinley High School5.7 / 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 5.7/10, Canton City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Portage Collab Montessori Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Canton City students show an average math proficiency of 39.8% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.

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

Math Proficiency39.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency46.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Canton City with test data.

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 5.7/10. 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?

Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is the highest-rated school in Canton City with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Canton City?

Across schools in Canton City with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. 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 5.7/10 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
39.8%
ELA Proficiency
46.5%

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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