Public schools in Canon City, CO
8 open public schools with an address in Canon City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,191
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Canon City public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Canon City, CO: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,191 students, an average of 399 per school. The largest campus is Canon City High School (936 students), and the largest elementary school is Harrison School (472).
Every listed school belongs to Fremont Re-1. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Canon City
Elementary schools in Canon City
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Exploratory School Fremont Re-1 | KG–08 | 316 | 15.4:1 | |
| Harrison School Fremont Re-1 | KG–08 | 472 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lincoln School of Science and Technology Fremont Re-1 | KG–05 | 254 | 12.1:1 | |
| McKinley Elementary School Fremont Re-1 | PK–05 | 262 | 12.5:1 | |
| Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School Fremont Re-1 · Charter | PK–08 | 250 | 18.3:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Fremont Re-1 | KG–05 | 319 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Canon City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon City Middle School Fremont Re-1 | 06–08 | 382 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Canon City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon City High School Fremont Re-1 | 09–12 | 936 | 19.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.2%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Canon City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,191 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Canon City
How many public schools are in Canon City, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Canon City: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,191 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Canon City?
All listed public schools with an address in Canon City belong to Fremont Re-1. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Canon City?
Canon City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Canon City, with 936 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Canon City?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Canon City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Canon City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Canon City public schools is 14.6:1, lower than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Canon City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities