Canton School District, Massachusetts

Canton School District is a unified school district in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 24,748 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 18.7 sq mi (48.6 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
24,748 ± 88
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Norfolk County
Land area
18.7 sq mi (48.6 km²)
Median household income
$143,381 ± $9,210
Median home value
$710,600 ± $26,845
Water area
0.79 sq mi (2.06 km²)
State
Massachusetts
Census code (GEOID)
2503300
Coordinates (central point)
42.175737, -71.125385

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Canton School District, largest first

  1. Town of Canton24,748 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Norwood School District3.7 mi west
  2. Randolph School District3.7 mi east
  3. Stoughton School District4.1 mi south
  4. Milton School District5.1 mi northeast
  5. Sharon School District5.6 mi southwest
  6. Westwood School District5.6 mi northwest
  7. Dedham School District5.6 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Canton School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Canton School District before you rely on it.

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