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Canton School District

4 Market Street
Collinsville, CT 06022
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,416 students in Canton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Canton School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,416 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#58 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
59%
41%
66%
50%
62%
47%
(21-22)
90-94%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
32%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
82%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,090 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,483 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,090
$26,315
Spending / Student
$24,483
$25,377

Best Canton School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39 Dyer Ave.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Gr: 4-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Cherry Brook Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Canton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
Gr: 7-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canton School District?
Canton School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,416 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District?
Canton School District is ranked #57 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?
82% of Canton School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?
Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,483 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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