Best Schools in Canton, Baltimore, MD
Canton, Baltimore, MD has 11 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,180 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Canton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Canton, Baltimore, MD
The top high schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul Laurence Dunbar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
2. Carver Vocational-technical High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1020 Students
3. Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 755 Students
4. National Academy Foundation
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 828 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canton, Baltimore, MD
The top elementary schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hampstead Hill Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 861 Students
2. Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 589 Students
3. Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 699 Students
4. Holabird Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 528 Students
5. Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 424 Students
6. St Casimir Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Casimir Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 229 Students
7. Archbishop Borders School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Archbishop Borders School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canton, Baltimore, MD
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canton, Baltimore, MD has a total population of 15,106 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 79% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canton, Baltimore, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Canton, Baltimore, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canton, Baltimore, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canton, Baltimore, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Canton, Baltimore, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canton, Baltimore, MD
How many schools are in Canton, Baltimore, MD?
Canton, Baltimore, MD has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,180 students in total.
How do schools in Canton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Canton score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Canton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Canton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 13%
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 10%
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- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations