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Canton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 64 students in Canton, NY, 5% of all K-12 students in Canton, NY are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
50% of private schools in Canton, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Canton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Little River Community School
Little River Community School
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
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Map of Siena Academy
Siena Academy
Gr: K-4 | 31 students
Catholic
2 Powers St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 221-8069
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Canton, NY ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
64
Students
-15.8% (-12 students) 10-yr
$6,135
Avg. Tuition
+26.7% (+$1,294) 10-yr
8
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
-85.0% (-17.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Canton)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
64 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202532246179
202432238172
202344238174
202239250185
202139245180
202058242171
201962247175
201862245172
201744242180
201644241178
201538230167
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% Students of Color
3%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20253%40%34%
20243%40%34%
20233%40%33%
202215%40%33%
202115%41%32%
20206%41%32%
20194%40%31%
20184%39%31%
201720%40%32%
201620%40%32%
201520%41%32%
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0.40
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.400.600.65
20240.400.600.65
20230.380.620.65
20220.280.620.64
20210.280.620.64
20200.420.620.64
20190.520.610.63
20180.520.610.63
20170.420.610.61
20160.420.620.61
20150.450.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20231%4%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%5%4%
20202%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20252%8%9%
20242%8%9%
20231%9%9%
20225%9%8%
20215%9%9%
20202%9%9%
20191%10%8%
20181%10%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
33,696 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20228%9%7%
20218%9%7%
20203%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
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# White Students
48 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
74%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202574%59%52%
202474%59%52%
202376%57%52%
202284%57%54%
202184%57%54%
202074%58%54%
201952%58%56%
201852%58%56%
201730%58%58%
201630%58%58%
201534%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 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
16 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202524%20%26%
202424%20%26%
202322%20%25%
202019%19%24%
201946%18%24%
201846%18%23%
201770%18%22%
201670%18%22%
201566%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
6 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
201718:111:112:1
201618:111:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202599%76%55%
202499%75%54%
202399%75%54%
202299%76%54%
202199%74%54%
202099%74%54%
201999%73%53%
201899%73%53%
201799%72%53%
201699%73%52%
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Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202581515
202481515
202381515
202281515
202181515
202081515
201981615
201881615
201781615
201681615
201581615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,135
$22,460

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$6,135$22,300$15,012
2024$6,135$21,636$13,254
2023$6,135$21,117$12,626
2022$5,037$19,707$12,187
2021$5,037$19,162$11,800
2020$5,037$18,832$11,512
2019$5,037$18,073$11,293
2018$5,037$17,784$11,017
2017$5,037$16,583$10,708
2016$5,037$14,881$10,356
2015$4,841$14,120$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202515%34%34%
202415%33%34%
202315%34%34%
202215%34%33%
202115%33%33%
202015%33%32%
201915%32%31%
201815%32%30%
201715%31%30%
201615%31%29%
201520%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$9,892

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$3,000$9,504$7,073
2024$3,000$9,775$6,930
2023$3,000$10,192$6,469
2022$2,000$9,153$6,289
2021$2,000$8,840$6,055
2020$2,000$8,813$5,921
2019$2,000$8,764$5,795
2018$2,000$7,563$5,456
2017$2,000$6,602$5,319
2016$2,000$6,842$5,105
2015$2,000$6,353$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202590%74%81%
202490%79%85%
202390%79%85%
2022100%78%85%
2021100%78%85%
2020100%78%85%
2019100%77%85%
2018100%77%85%
2017100%79%85%
2016100%80%85%
2015100%81%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Canton, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Canton, NY is Little River Community School.
How many private schools are located in Canton?
2 private schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
50% of private schools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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