Public schools in Canton, TX
5 open public schools with an address in Canton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,373
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Canton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Canton, TX: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,373 students, an average of 475 per school. The largest campus is Canton H S (650 students), and the largest elementary school is Canton El (569).
Canton ISD operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 43% 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
Elementary schools in Canton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton El Canton ISD | PK–02 | 569 | 16:1 | |
| Canton Int Canton ISD | 03–05 | 533 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Canton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton J H Canton ISD | 06–08 | 557 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Canton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton H S Canton ISD | 09–12 | 650 | 11.5:1 | |
| Ranch Academy Ranch Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 64 | 16.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.1%
- Hispanic18.1%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Canton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,373 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Canton
How many public schools are in Canton, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Canton: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,373 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 2 education agencies, led by Canton ISD (4 schools), Ranch 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 H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Canton, with 650 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. 1 of the 5 public schools in Canton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ranch Academy. 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 15.2:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. 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 Texas cities