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Canton Country Day School

Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8

Canton, OH

3000 Demington Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Canton
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

In Canton, Ohio, Canton Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 129 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
129
Teachers
21.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 95 girls, 34 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 58% of independent elementary schools in Ohio (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 74% of independent elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 19 independent elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    148’11–12124’13–14128’17–1880’21–22129’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded56
    Pre-K42
    K12
    16
    28
    39
    49
    510
    68
    76
    85

    Student body

    White72%
    Black17%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Canton Country Day School whether it takes part.

    More about Ohio's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Canton Country Day School

    What grades does Canton Country Day School serve?

    Canton Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Canton Country Day School?

    About 129 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Canton Country Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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