For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 526 students in Canton, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Canton, NY is J M Mckenney Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J M Mckenney Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Lawrence-lewis Boces
Special Education School
40 W Main St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-4504
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-4504
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, NY include J M Mckenney Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton?
2 public middle schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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