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6 schools in Canton

Massachusetts · 3,314 students · 1 city

Canton, Massachusetts runs 6 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 3,314 students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Canton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,314
+4 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 69%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
13%
was 10%
% Asian
11%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Canton HighCantonHigh09-12968
Wm H Galvin MiddleCantonMiddle06-08716
Lt Peter M HansenCantonElementaryKG-05538
Dean S LuceCantonElementaryKG-05509
John F KennedyCantonElementaryKG-05462
Rodman Early Childhood CenterCantonElementaryPK-PK121

About Canton

Canton is a compact Massachusetts school district running 6 campuses with combined enrollment near 3,314.

In terms of grade levels, Canton consists of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 552 in this district, meaningfully above the Massachusetts typical of 501.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,314 students, remained close to its prior level from the 3,310 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 69% to 61% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Canton discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Canton?
Canton operates 6 public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, serving approximately 3,314 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Canton?
Canton includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Canton?
Canton High is the largest public school in Canton by enrollment, with approximately 968 students.
What grade levels does Canton serve?
Canton schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 6 campuses.