Canton Union SD 66

District Overview
Located at 20 W. Walnut Street in Canton, Illinois, Canton Union School District 66 is an open, traditional public school system that serves as a cornerstone of learning for the surrounding community. Categorized within a distant town geographic setting, the district operates five dedicated schools that together deliver a complete educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. As a traditional public district rather than a charter organization, it provides a stable, structured academic journey designed to nurture young learners from early childhood development through high school graduation and post-secondary preparation.

Serving a student body of 2,094 pre-K through 12th-grade learners, Canton Union School District 66 is backed by a robust and comprehensive support system. The district relies on a sizable workforce of nearly 789 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members to maintain its academic and operational standards. This includes approximately 325 FTE classroom teachers, 86 FTE instructional aides, and over 377 FTE support personnel, ensuring that students benefit from a high degree of individual attention, classroom assistance, and wraparound services. For parents, prospective families, and researchers seeking to connect with district leadership, Canton Union SD 66 can be reached at (309) 647-9411 or explored online at www.cantonusd.org.
5
Total Schools
2,094
Total Students
325.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canton Union SD 66
Demographic Student Count
White1,874
Hispanic53
Black28
Asian13
Two or More121
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,874 (89.6%)
  • Two or More
    121 (5.8%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (2.5%)
  • Black
    28 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    13 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Canton Union SD 66
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,094*
Teachers (FTE):325.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4
Schools in Canton Union SD 66
Found 5 Schools