Best Schools in Canton, MA
Canton, MA has a total of 16 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 6,665 students attend Canton, MA schools. On average, schools in Canton score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Canton exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Canton, MA
Canton, MA has 4 high schools with 2,559 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Canton score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Canton exceed expectations.
1. Canton High
SchoolGrade
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Canton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students
2. Dedham High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 715 Students
3. Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canton, MA
Canton, MA has 2 middle schools with 1,293 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Canton score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Canton meet expectations.
1. Wm H Galvin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
2. Dedham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canton, MA
Canton, MA has 9 elementary schools with 2,813 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Canton score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Canton exceed expectations.
1. Greenlodge
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 277 Students
2. John F Kennedy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
3. Cottage Street
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sharon • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
4. Lt Peter M Hansen
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students
5. Charles J Prescott
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 243 Students
6. Dean S Luce
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
7. St John The Evangelist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John The Evangelist School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 243 Students
8. The Blue Hill Montessori School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
The Blue Hill Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 48 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canton, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canton, MA has a total population of 24,370 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canton, MA
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, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canton, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canton, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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