Welcome to Canton Charter Academy - Ranked the #3 Charter Middle School in the State!
Located in the heart of Canton, Canton Charter Academy was ranked number three on the Best Charter Middle Schools in Michigan list, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 school rankings. We never set limits on how much your child can achieve. We create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make moral focus lessons part of every school day. Our students not only excel, they thrive.
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National Heritage Academies Sweetheart Dance
Join National Heritage Academies for a Sweetheart Dance hosted by Canton Preparatory High School! This family friendly event is FREE to the community and geared towards families with young children in Preschool and Kindergarten! In addition to dancing the night away, you and your little sweetheart will have the opportunity to interact with costumed characters, enjoy light refreshments, music, a photo booth, and fun! Learn more about what NHA schools have to offer by interacting with representatives from our Plymouth-Canton Area Schools: Achieve, South Canton, Plymouth Scholars, and Canton Charter! We look forward to spending the evening with you!
We're a Top Five Charter Middle School
Canton is ranked the #3 Charter Middle School in Michigan, and it doesn't stop there. Check out our impressive collection of awards and accolades.
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Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Cocoa & Connection
Join us at South Canton Scholars for an opportunity to learn more about what National Heritage Academies has to offer your child from the Principals at our Plymouth-Canton Area NHA Schools: South Canton Scholars, Canton Charter, Plymouth Scholars, and Achieve Charter Academies. This parent event provides you with an excellent opportunity to enjoy cocoa and cookies with school leadership, ask questions, explore our school, and learn more about our commitment to academic excellence, moral focus programming, and the extracurricular activities offered at our Plymouth-Canton Area Schools. Doors open at 5:45 PM and the presentation will begin at 6 PM. This event is open to all incoming, new, and interested families.
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Moral Focus
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus Program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
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We Are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Canton Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan.
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NHA Shines: Stanford 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
"We have appreciated the academics and the foundation that has been laid for our children. The sense of community throughout the school makes my kids feel like they are seen, heard, and that they belong here."
- Canton Charter Academy Parent
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