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Best Canton Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 10,504 students in Canton, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canton, OH are Avondale Elementary School, Lake Cable Elementary School and Middlebranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Canton, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3933 Eaton Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Gr: K-4 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Lake Cable Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5335 Villa Padova Dr Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 834-4673
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Middlebranch Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7500 Middlebranch Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Gr: K-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2000 47th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Frazer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Frazer Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3740
Gr: K-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
T C Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5151 Oakcliff St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Gr: PK-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Canton Arts Academy Summit
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 10th St Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Gr: 5-6 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
616 Faircrest St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Robert A. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3829 Guilford Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3760
Gr: K-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Charles L Warstler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2500 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Gr: K-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Canton South Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4404 Cleveland Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Worley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1340 23rd St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2339 17th St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Gr: 4-7 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2823 9th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 580-3502
Gr: K-3 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Harter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
317 Raff Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Gr: K-3 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Aim Academy Belden
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Georgetown Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 456-3167
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Steamm Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1824 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Gr: 4-9 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Canton College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1326 Sherrick Rd Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-2782
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Crenshaw Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 19th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Market Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 458-0393
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2323.
Youtz Intermediate School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Midway Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Gr: 4-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 Gibbs Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-1521
Gr: K-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Belle Stone Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Rowland Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 452-6521
Gr: K-3 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Superior Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(234) 207-5455
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Clarendon Intermediate School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Clarendon Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 453-7681
Gr: 4-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste A
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 941-5852
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Canton, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canton, OH include Avondale Elementary School, Lake Cable Elementary School and Middlebranch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canton?
28 public elementary schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?

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