Schools in Canton, Massachusetts (2025)
6 schools · 3,314 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 538.
Canton, in Massachusetts, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,314 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Canton's schools is 538, above the Massachusetts median of 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Canton High (82.0, top 10% of high schools nationally), followed by Wm H Galvin Middle (80.8, top 10% of middle schools nationally), and Dean S Luce (79.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Canton High (968 students), Wm H Galvin Middle (716 students), Lt Peter M Hansen (538 students).
Ranked schools in Canton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 182Canton HighCanton · Public High76% Math proficiency · 968 students
- 281Wm H Galvin MiddleCanton · Public Middle61% Math proficiency · 716 students
- 379Dean S LuceCanton · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 509 students
- 478John F KennedyCanton · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 570Lt Peter M HansenCanton · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 538 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton High Canton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82.0 Top 10% | 76% Math proficiency | 968 |
| 2 | Wm H Galvin Middle Canton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.8 Top 10% | 61% Math proficiency | 716 |
| 3 | Dean S Luce Canton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.2 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 4 | John F Kennedy Canton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 78.4 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 5 | Lt Peter M Hansen Canton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.9 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 538 |
Other schools in Canton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Canton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Canton?
Canton High is the highest-ranked school in Canton with a Success Index (US) of 82.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Canton?
Canton has 6 schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary, 1 other) educating 3,314 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Canton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Canton is 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.