For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 823 students in 44702, OH (there are , serving 167 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 44702, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 44702, OH are Choices Alternative School, Canton College Preparatory School and Bulldog Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44702 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44702, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44702, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Choices Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Grades: 11-12
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Canton College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Bulldog Virtual Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2500
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2500
Grades: 3-12
| 224 students
44702, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 754-1556
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 754-1556
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Canton City Practical Nursing (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
116 McKinley Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-9911
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-9911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Educational Services High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
116 Mckinley Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2555
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2555
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2602
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 44702, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 44702, OH include Choices Alternative School, Canton College Preparatory School and Bulldog Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 44702?
3 public schools are located in 44702.
What percentage of students in 44702 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 44702 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44702?
44702 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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