Canton Academy founded in 1965 is fully accredited by the Mississippi Private School Association, Southern Association of Independent Schools and Southern Colleges and Schools and offers a well-rounded program.  



The academic basis is balanced by an excellent variety of extracurricular activities.  Canton Academy is a college preparatory school serving about 325 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.  Our teachers are equipped with the tools for a lifetime of learning. The Canton Academy faculty is comprised of a respected group of quality educators with seventeen years average experience.