#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Canton, OH
St. Michael Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Ohio
Canton, OH
A+Overall grade327 students11 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Canton, OH
Private schools in Canton, OH with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Canton, OH
St. Joan of Arc School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Canton since at least 2011
Canton, OH
A+Overall grade274 students13 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Canton, OH
Heritage Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Ohio
Canton, OH
A+Overall grade235 students11 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Canton, OH
Canton Country Day School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Canton
Canton, OH
AOverall grade129 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Canton, OH
Our Lady of Peace Elementary School
Parish school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2013–14
Canton, OH
B+Overall grade211 students15 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Canton, OH
Weaver Child Development Center
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 76% since 2017–18
Canton, OH
B+Overall grade90 students11 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Canton, OH
St. Peter Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 38% since 2013–14
Canton, OH
B-Overall grade152 students20 students per teacher
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