We're Ranked a Top Five Charter Middle School
Canton Charter Academy is a top school in the Plymouth-Canton Community School District, and it doesn't stop there. We are proud to display our impressive collection of awards and accolades, which include both local and national honors. Our school’s dedication to academic excellence and Moral Focus™ is evident in the recognition we’ve earned, emphasizing our commitment to preparing students to succeed in life.
U.S. News & World Report: Canton Charter Academy Ranks in Top Five for Best Charter Middle, Elementary Schools in Michigan
Canton Charter Academy was ranked third on the Best Charter Middle Schools in Michigan list, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 school rankings. Canton was also recognized on the Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan rankings, ranking fourth on that list, which is a 10-spot jump from 2024’s rankings.Read the Blog
Awards and Accolades
Niche Ranking
Canton Charter Academy was named a Top Five Charter Elementary and Middle School in the Detroit area by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. Canton was given an A+ for our teachers, and an overall grade of A.
School Letter Grade
Canton Charter Academy earned an A letter grade in proficiency and growth according to the Michigan School Grades System.
MI CAP Grade
Canton Charter Academy received a Grade A on the 2022–24 Michigan Context and Performance Report Card. This reflects strong academic performance compared to similar schools across the state.
Canton Charter is a National Blue Ribbon School
Canton Charter Academy was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School in 2018. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program rewards public and private elementary, middle, and high schools for their exceptional academic achievements or for their efforts in reducing achievement gaps among different student groups.
Where Kids Succeed
Canton Charter Academy has outperformed the local district on the state test for the last 16 years.
Metro Parent Ranks Canton Charter Academy One of Wayne County's Best Charter Schools
To help families make informed choices, Metro Parent compiled a list of the best charter schools in Wayne County. These rankings use a combination of publicly available data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Census Bureau, along with community reviews, survey feedback, and academic performance indicators such as test scores and college readiness.
We're in the Top 8%
Canton Charter Academy was ranked in the top 8% of all schools in Michigan according to the Michigan School Index.
Eagle Awards Recipient
NHA recognizes the outstanding hard work each school puts in throughout the year with their annual Eagle Awards.
Employee Engagement
This award is given to schools who have received top marks from employees on the employee satisfaction survey. We have received this award for the following school years:
- 2023-24 (Taking Flight)
- 2024-25
Parent Satisfaction
- 2022-23 (Taking Flight)
- 2023-24 (Taking Flight)
Schools of Excellence
- 2022-23
- 2024-25
Student Enrollment
- 2023-24
- 2024-25
NHA® Shines: Stanford's CREDO Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
2022-23 School Letter Grade
Canton Charter Academy earned an A letter grade in proficiency and growth according to the Michigan School Grades System.
Canton Charter is a Safe School
Ensuring a safe school environment is crucial for the well-being and development of students, staff, and the broader school community. Canton Charter Academy received the NHA® Safety Award for the 2024-25 school year for achieving the highest ratings for safety on both the parent and staff surveys. We completed all required safety drills, and participated in the 2024-25 NHA Safety Week, a week set aside to educate staff and students on safety at school.
"What we like most about our school is the high academic standard."
- Canton Charter Academy Parent
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