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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Canton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,742 students in Canton, MI (there are 14 private schools, serving 3,105 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Canton, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%). Canton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top-ranked public schools in Canton, MI are Gallimore Elementary School, Tonda Elementary School and Salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Canton, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Tonda Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46501 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,871 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Canton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Gr: K-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Plymouth High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8400 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8415 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Gr: 6-12 | 1,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Dodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3085 S Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Gr: K-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Workman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 N Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-6700
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 S Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Hoben Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44680 Saltz Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8670
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Canton Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Gr: 7-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45083 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7952
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6346
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
43721 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Eriksson Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1275 N Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-6995
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Hulsing Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8055 Fleet St
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7532
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
Walkerwinter Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
39932 Michigan Ave
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 419-2780
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45081 Geddes Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Canton, MI?
How many public schools are located in Canton?
20 public schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?

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