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Best Schools in Canton, IL
Canton, IL has 22 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,452 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Canton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Canton, IL
The top high schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Illini Bluffs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. Midwest Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midwest Central Cusd 191 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students
3. Canton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
4. Cuba Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 129 Students
5. Farmington Central High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
6. Lewistown Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Cusd 97 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 276 Students
7. Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canton, IL
The top middle schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmington Central Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Illini Bluffs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 205 Students
3. Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
4. Ingersoll Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 645 Students
5. Midwest Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midwest Central Cusd 191 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students
6. Cuba Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canton, IL
The top elementary schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spoon River Valley Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 201 Students
3. Illini Bluffs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
4. Westview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 398 Students
5. Midwest Central Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midwest Central Cusd 191 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
6. Farmington Central Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
7. Eastview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 265 Students
8. Cuba Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 183 Students
9. Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Cusd 97 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canton, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canton, IL has a total population of 14,913 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canton, IL
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, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canton, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canton, IL.
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, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canton, IL
How many schools are in Canton, IL?
Canton, IL has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,452 students in total.
How do schools in Canton perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Canton score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Canton greatly exceed 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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Canton
5 of 5 schools in Canton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2C: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Canton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.