Public schools in Canton, MI
21 open public schools with an address in Canton, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,559
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
5
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Canton public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Canton, MI: 15 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,559 students, an average of 741 per school. The largest campus is Canton High School (1,899 students), and the largest elementary school is South Canton Scholars Charter Academy (822).
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools operates the most schools here (15), and 2 regular districts have at least one Canton campus, plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 17.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. 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 5 charter schools, 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 28% 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 Canton
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Public school district
15 schools in Canton · 23 total
Achieve Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
Canton Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
Canton Preparatory High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
Star International Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton · 2 total
Wayne-Westland Community School District
Public school district
1 school in Canton · 16 total
Elementary schools in Canton
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Charter Academy Achieve Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 771 | 21.4:1 | |
| Bentley Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 479 | 16.1:1 | |
| Canton Charter Academy Canton Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 774 | 20.9:1 | |
| Dodson Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 470 | 14.6:1 | |
| Eriksson Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 443 | 14:1 | |
| Field Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 467 | 15.2:1 | |
| Gallimore Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 336 | 14.9:1 | |
| Hoben Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 443 | 16.7:1 | |
| Hulsing Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 468 | 16.5:1 | |
| Miller Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 480 | 16.4:1 | |
| South Canton Scholars Charter Academy South Canton Scholars Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 822 | 20.2:1 | |
| Star International Academy Star International Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 370 | 14.9:1 | |
| Tonda Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 476 | 17.2:1 | |
| WalkerWinter Elementary School Wayne-Westland Community School District | KG–05 | 377 | 16.1:1 | |
| Workman Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 637 | 17.9:1 |
Middle schools in Canton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Middle School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–08 | 731 | 17.5:1 | |
| Liberty Middle School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–08 | 817 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Canton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Magnet | 06–12 | 1,899 | 20.6:1 | |
| Canton Preparatory High School Canton Preparatory High School · Charter | 07–12 | 612 | 17.7:1 | |
| Plymouth High School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Magnet | 06–12 | 1,816 | 18.8:1 | |
| Salem High School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Magnet | 06–12 | 1,871 | 20.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.2%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black15.8%
- Asian19.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Canton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,559 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Canton
How many public schools are in Canton, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Canton: 15 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 15,559 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Canton?
Schools with an address in Canton belong to 7 education agencies, led by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (15 schools), Achieve Charter Academy (1 school), Canton Charter Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Canton?
Canton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Canton, with 1,899 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Canton?
Yes. 5 of the 21 public schools in Canton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Achieve Charter Academy, Canton Charter Academy, Canton Preparatory High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Canton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Canton public schools is 17.2:1, higher than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Canton 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 Michigan cities