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Dodson Elementary

Dodson Elementary School is located in the southern area Canton, Michigan, and boasts stellar MEAP scores and a program designed for community service projects. Dodson Elementary is a highly academic school and is known for its peaceful and nurturing environment. Many of the teachers have advanced degrees and many years of teaching experience and, when combined with a rigorous curriculum, the students at Dodson Elementary will have a solid foundation in basic skills and problem solving. Dodson Elementary also strives to teach character development including respect, honesty and empathy so that the students can not only be educated but outstanding members in society.


Located in Canton west of Livonia and south of Plymouth, Dodson Elementary School is set in a great area and an ideal spot to call home.  If you’re looking for a cozy, growing suburb to raise a family then definitely check out this area.  You’ll have a few parks with playgrounds, splash zones, hiking and biking trails and more at your disposal as well as be in close proximity to Summit on the Park which is a recreational center featuring pools, workout facilities, classes and more.  Canton also has a historic and charming downtown area with over 300 businesses including stores, restaurants, entertainment and historic buildings.  Check out the beautiful homes sprouting up in Canton and enjoy coming home to this safe and welcoming community.

Facts about the Dodson Elementary:

• Dodson Elementary School is ranked better than 97.1% of the elementary schools in Michigan.
• Dodson Elementary School is also ranked 1st of the 15 elementary schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community School District.
• There are 28 full-time teachers.
• The ratio between teachers to students is 19.7.
• In any given school year, there are approximately 560 students.

Facts about the Dodson Elementary District

The Plymouth-Canton Community School District covers 54 square miles and includes Plymouth, parts of Canton, Salem Township, Northville and a few other communities.  Educating nearly 18,000 there are:

• 15 Elementary Schools
• 5 Middle Schools
• 3 High Schools

School Information

Dodson Elementary School
205 N. Beck Road
Canton, MI 48187
Phone: 734-981-8003
Principal: April Quasarano

Plymouth-Canton Community School District
454 South Harvey
Plymouth, Michigan 48170
Phone: 734-416-2700