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School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Canton Central School District is the major district for students living in Canton.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Canton and other districts in St. Lawrence County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Canton and other districts in St. Lawrence County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Canton residents, age 25 and older
212
Less than 9th
172
9–12, no diploma
1,541
HS grad / GED
850
Some college
1,242
Associate’s
1,139
Bachelor’s
1,167
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Canton
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SUNY Canton
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St. Lawrence University
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Clarkson University
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SUNY Potsdam