草榴社区

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Best Canton 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 603 students in Canton, MA (there are , serving 4,224 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Canton, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Canton, MA include St. John The Evangelist School, Clark School Boston, and The Blue Hill Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
13% of private schools in Canton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Canton 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Blue Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
163 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5230
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Clark School Boston
Special Education School
1 Whitman Road, Canton
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Gr: NS-2 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
(1)
696 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
Gr: NS-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Canton KinderCare
Canton KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
440 Turnpike St.
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-8822
Gr: NS-PK | 22 students
Cole Harrington School Age Enrichment
Daycare / Preschool
55 Pecunit St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-3453
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Dba:clarke School Boston
Special Education School
1 Whitman Rd
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-3499
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
The Judge Rotenberg Center
Special Education School
240 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2202
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Learning Circle Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
3 Blue Hill River Road
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-4800
Gr: NS | 39 students Avg. class size: 12 students

Overview

This Town (Canton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
603 Students
126,411 Students
% Average Students of Color
72%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
67%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,890
$26,737
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$17,671
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$1.7 million
$85.55 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
144 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
26%
5%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
6%
# Black Students
90 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
16%
7%
# White Students
64 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
11%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 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
211 Students
33,224 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Canton, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Canton, MA include St. John The Evangelist School, Clark School Boston, and The Blue Hill Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Canton?
8 private schools are located in Canton.
How diverse are private schools in Canton?
Canton private schools are approximately 72% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Canton go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
13% of private schools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?

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