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

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students

2. Dedham High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dedham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 715 Students

3. Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students

2. Dedham Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 277 Students

2. John F Kennedy

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students

3. Cottage Street

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sharon • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students

4. Lt Peter M Hansen

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students

5. Charles J Prescott

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 243 Students

6. Dean S Luce

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students

7. St John The Evangelist School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St John The Evangelist School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 243 Students

8. The Blue Hill Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

6,665

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

65%

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

A-

10.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

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

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,711 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Canton, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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