For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,760 students in Canton, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, TX are Canton Intermediate School, Canton J High School and Ranch Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Canton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1190 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Grades: 3-5
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Canton J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Ranch Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 Vzcr 2318
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
1163 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Grades: PK-2
| 598 students
Canton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ranch Academy - Tyler Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14023 State Hwy 155 S
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canton, TX include Canton Intermediate School, Canton J High School and Ranch Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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