For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 806 students in Canton, PA (there are , serving 21 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Canton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Canton, PA are Canton Area Elementary School and Canton Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Canton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Canton, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton Area Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5196
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5196
Grades: K-6
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Canton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canton, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Canton, PA include Canton Area Elementary School and Canton Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Canton?
2 public schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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