For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 742 students in Canton, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Canton, MA is Wm H Galvin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wm H Galvin Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Pecunit Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5070
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5070
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, MA include Wm H Galvin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton?
1 public middle schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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