For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 788 students in Canton, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canton, CT are Canton Intermediate School and Cherry Brook Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Canton, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Dyer Ave.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Gr: 4-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Cherry Brook Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Gr: PK-3 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Canton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Canton Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Canton, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canton, CT include Canton Intermediate School and Cherry Brook Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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