Canton Country Day School Photo

Best Canton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 2,226 students in Canton, OH (there are 38 public schools, serving 17,763 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Canton, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Canton, OH include Central Catholic High School and St. Michael Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
56% of private schools in Canton, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Canton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
2107 6th Street SW
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-8271
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
4824 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 478-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
St. Michael Elementary School
(Catholic)
(9)
3431 Saint Michaels Blvd Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 492-2657
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canton Country Day School
Canton Country Day School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
3000 Demington Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8279
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Canton KinderCare
Canton KinderCare Photo - Miss Kim our lead Toddler teacher is doing her circle time activities with the children.
Daycare / Preschool
4540 Dressler Rd. Northwest
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 493-1121
Gr: NS-PK
Canton Montessori School
Canton Montessori School Photo - Canton Montessori School, Established 1968. 50 Years of premier Montessori education.
Montessori School
125 15th St NW
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-0148
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
7042 Fulton Drive Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 966-3793
Gr: NS-K
The Golden Key Center For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
1431 30th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 493-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Ps-k Childcare
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7707 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 494-6478
Gr: PK-K | 120 students Tuition listed
North Canton KinderCare
North Canton KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
6625 Market Ave. North
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 497-3322
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Peace Elementary School
(Catholic)
1001 39th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-0622
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Joan Of Arc School
(Catholic)
120 Bordner Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 477-2972
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
702 Cleveland Avenue Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-0125
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students
Small World Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
3909 Blackburn Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 492-0200
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Weaver Cdc At Malone University
(Friends)
2600 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 471-8265
Gr: PK-3 | 92 students
Weaver Child Development Center- Inc
Weaver Child Development Center- Inc Photo - The Weaver Child Development Center is a Reggio-inspired Preschool & Primary School providing a high-quality education to our students within an environment enriched by Christ-centered values.We offer classes for Toddlers through 5th Grade.
(Christian)
515 48th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 433-8881
Gr: PK-5 Extracurrculars: 1
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Canton, Ohio

Canton, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2651 Market Avenue North
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 454-3737
Gr: PK-2 | 43 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Canton)
This State (OH)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,226 Students
229,282 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
182 Teachers
19,017 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,063
$10,809
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$422
Average % on Financial Aid
52%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,200
$4,753
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$68.92 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
5,045 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
349 Students
10,842 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
5%
# Black Students
359 Students
24,294 Students
% Black Students
16%
10%
# White Students
974 Students
140,240 Students
% White Students
42%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
311 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
588 Students
51,836 Students
% of Others Students
26%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Canton, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in Canton, OH include Central Catholic High School and St. Michael Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Canton?
16 private schools are located in Canton.
How diverse are private schools in Canton?
Canton private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Canton go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
56% of private schools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?

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