For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 8,780 students in Canton, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Canton, GA are Sixes Elementary School, Avery Elementary School and Macedonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Canton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Canton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sixes Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Ridge Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5840
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5840
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6391 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1343
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1343
Grades: PK-5
| 1,132 students
Rank: #33.
Macedonia Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10370 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1372
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1372
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2755 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1444
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1444
Grades: PK-5
| 924 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3635 Univeter Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-6600
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 896 students
Rank: #66.
Free Home Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12525 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-5960
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-5960
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10500 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1300
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 954 students
Rank: #88.
J. Knox Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 River Bend Way
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1265
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 892 students
Rank: #99.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Upper Burris Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5860
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1010.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1965 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1420
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1420
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #1111.
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Brown Industrial Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6555
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6555
Grades: PK-5
| 1,127 students
Canton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buffington Educational Service Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
4568 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-1784
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-1784
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
712 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6100
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Crossroads Alternative Middlehigh (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3921 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-2005
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-2005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
20 Ridge Road
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 345-3070
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 345-3070
Grades: K-6
| 1,097 students
L.r.tippens Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8 Glenwood St
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3550
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 Belletta Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-4744
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-4744
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8 Glenwood Street.
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-2645
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-2645
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Canton, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Canton, GA include Sixes Elementary School, Avery Elementary School and Macedonia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Canton?
11 public preschools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Canton include: Free Home Elementary School vs. Macedonia Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School vs. Sixes Elementary School, Macedonia Elementary School vs. Avery Elementary School
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