For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,331 students in Canton, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Canton, OH are T C Knapp Elementary School, Faircrest Memorial Elementary School and Early Learning Center Schreiber. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Canton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Canton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T C Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 Oakcliff St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Gr: PK-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
616 Faircrest St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Early Learning Center Schreiber
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Woodland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-1672
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-1672
Gr: PK | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Canton, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Canton, OH include T C Knapp Elementary School, Faircrest Memorial Elementary School and Early Learning Center Schreiber.
How many public preschools are located in Canton?
3 public preschools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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