For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 608 students in Canton, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Canton, IL is Ingersoll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ingersoll Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Gr: 5-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Academy Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Canton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Illinois River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1300 West Locust
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, IL include Ingersoll Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton?
3 public middle schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Canton include: Ingersoll Middle School vs. Royals Rssp Canton, Royals Rssp Canton vs. Ingersoll Middle School
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