For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 590 students in Canby, MN (there are , serving 60 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Canby, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Canby, MN are Canby Elementary School and Canby Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canby, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canby have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canby, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canby Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Canby Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canby Learning Center Credit Recov
Alternative School
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canby, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Canby, MN include Canby Elementary School and Canby Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Canby?
3 public schools are located in Canby.
What percentage of students in Canby go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Canby are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canby?
Canby public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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