Public schools in Canton, OH
38 open public schools with an address in Canton, operated by 12 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
38
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,036
37 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
7
0 virtual
An overview of Canton public schools
The federal directory lists 38 public schools in Canton, OH: 21 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. The 37 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,036 students, an average of 460 per school. The largest campus is GlenOak High School (2,086 students), and the largest elementary school is Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (747).
Canton City operates the most schools here (17), and 5 regular districts have at least one Canton campus, plus 7 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 17.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17:1. 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 7 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% 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
Canton City
Public school district
17 schools in Canton
Plain Local
Public school district
9 schools in Canton
Canton Local
Public school district
3 schools in Canton
Beacon Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
Canton College Preparatory School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
Canton Harbor High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
East Branch Preparatory AcademydbaWright Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
Jackson Local
Public school district
1 school in Canton · 6 total
Perry Local
Public school district
1 school in Canton · 7 total
Stark High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton
Independent charter agency
1 school in Canton
Elementary schools in Canton
21| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIM Academy @ Belden Canton City | KG–06 | 267 | 15.7:1 | |
| Avondale Elementary School Plain Local | KG–04 | 257 | 19.8:1 | |
| Beacon Academy Beacon Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 200 | 11.4:1 | |
| Belle Stone Elementary School Canton City | KG–03 | 328 | 17.3:1 | |
| Canton Arts Academy @ Summit Canton City | KG–06 | 268 | 14.9:1 | |
| Canton College Preparatory School Canton College Preparatory School · Charter | KG–08 | 402 | 17.5:1 | |
| Cedar Elementary School Canton City | KG–03 | 364 | 18.2:1 | |
| Charles L Warstler Elementary School Plain Local | KG–05 | 291 | 19.1:1 | |
| East Branch Preparatory AcademydbaWright Preparatory Academy East Branch Preparatory AcademydbaWright Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 187 | 19.7:1 | |
| Faircrest Memorial Elementary School Canton Local | PK–05 | 747 | 24.9:1 | |
| Frazer Elementary School Plain Local | KG–04 | 259 | 21.1:1 | |
| Gibbs Elementary School Canton City | KG–03 | 354 | 17.7:1 | |
| Harter Elementary School Canton City | KG–03 | 414 | 17.3:1 | |
| Lake Cable Elementary School Jackson Local | KG–05 | 544 | 18.2:1 | |
| Middlebranch Elementary School Plain Local | KG–04 | 534 | 22.2:1 | |
| Portage Collaborative Montessori School Canton City | PK–06 | 187 | 26.7:1 | |
| Ransom H Barr Elementary School Plain Local | KG–04 | 362 | 21.6:1 | |
| Robert A. Taft Elementary School Plain Local | PK–04 | 410 | 18.8:1 | |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School Canton City | KG–06 | 418 | 17.4:1 | |
| Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton · Charter | KG–08 | 138 | 13.1:1 | |
| Worley Elementary School Canton City | KG–06 | 325 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Canton
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton South Middle School Canton Local | 05–09 | 378 | 12.6:1 | |
| Clarendon Intermediate School Canton City | 04–06 | 258 | 15.6:1 | |
| Crenshaw Middle School Canton City | 07–08 | 744 | 23.3:1 | |
| Glenwood Intermediate School Plain Local | 05–06 | 817 | 22:1 | |
| McGregor Intermediate School Canton City | 04–06 | 206 | 13.3:1 | |
| Oakwood Middle School Plain Local | 06–08 | 858 | 22.9:1 | |
| STEAMM Academy Canton City | 04–08 | 481 | 11.7:1 | |
| Youtz Intermediate School Canton City | 04–06 | 273 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Canton
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Harbor High School Canton Harbor High School · Charter | 09–12 | 125 | 12.5:1 | |
| Canton South High School Canton Local | 09–12 | 774 | 22.1:1 | |
| Choices Alternative School Canton City | 09–12 | 238 | 19.8:1 | |
| GlenOak High School Plain Local | 09–12 | 2,086 | 22.6:1 | |
| McKinley High School Canton City | 09–12 | 2,047 | 14.9:1 | |
| Stark High School Stark High School · Charter | 09–12 | 104 | 10.9:1 | |
| Summit Academy Secondary - Canton Summit Academy Secondary - Canton · Charter | 09–12 | 85 | 12.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Canton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Center @ Schreiber Canton City | PK–PK | 306 | 16.1:1 | |
| T C Knapp Elementary School Perry Local | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.6%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black25.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial13.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 37 Canton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,036 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Canton
How many public schools are in Canton, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 38 open public schools with a location address in Canton: 21 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 17,036 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 12 education agencies, led by Canton City (17 schools), Plain Local (9 schools), Canton Local (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Canton?
GlenOak High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Canton, with 2,086 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Canton?
Yes. 7 of the 38 public schools in Canton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Beacon Academy, Canton College Preparatory School, Canton Harbor 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 17.5:1, similar to the Ohio school median of 17:1. 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.
Nearby Ohio cities
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 Ohio cities