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Best Public Elementary Schools in Canton, GA (2026)
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Best Canton Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 14,313 students in Canton, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canton, GA are Hickory Flat Elementary School, Sixes Elementary School and Avery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Canton, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2755 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1444
Gr: PK-5 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Sixes Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 Ridge Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6391 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1343
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Macedonia Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10370 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1372
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Indian Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3635 Univeter Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Free Home Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12525 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Dean Rusk Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2761 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1135
Gr: 6-8 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10500 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Creekland Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1555 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 1,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10550 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
J. Knox Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 River Bend Way
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 Upper Burris Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5860
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1965 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Brown Industrial Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6555
Gr: PK-5 | 1,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Teasley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Hickory Log Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Canton, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canton, GA include Hickory Flat Elementary School, Sixes Elementary School and Avery Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canton?
15 public elementary schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?

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