Beacon Academy

Beacon Academy is a charter school located in Canton, Ohio, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. With an enrollment of 278 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, the school offers a personalized learning environment with 19 full-time equivalent teachers. Located on Garfield Avenue Southwest, Beacon Academy is situated within a small city setting.

While Beacon Academy currently ranks at #1813 out of 3468 schools in Ohio and has an academic score of 1.8/10 according to MySchoolScout’s metrics, the school focuses on fostering growth and development for its students. In terms of standardized test performance, 38% of students are proficient or above in ELA and reading, while 25% meet proficiency standards in math. Beacon Academy is part of a community that values education and supports the ongoing efforts to improve academic outcomes for its young learners.

While current test scores at Beacon Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Beacon Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.