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Workman Elementary

Workman Elementary School is located south of Plymouth and west of Superior Township in Canton, Michigan. The mission of Workman Elementary is to ensure a high-quality education for all its students and equal learning opportunities. The teachers at Workman Elementary strive to help their students develop a curiosity for learning that goes beyond the school and into their lives as a whole. The goal of Workman Elementary through its challenging curriculum is to give the students a set of tools to set them on the right path for personal and academic success.


When you live near Workman Elementary in Canton, you’ll find that you’re near the historic downtown part of Canton that has many great retail spots, restaurants and boutique shops to spend some time at.  Included amongst the 300-plus businesses is the Village Theater which showcases performance and visual arts as well as features classes.  To the north in Plymouth you’ll find another charming downtown area that hosts many fairs and festivals and Ann Arbor, to the west, is only 20 minutes away.  When you live near Workman Elementary in Canton, you’ll find that you’re raising a family in a safe and welcoming community with lots to see and do all around.

Facts about the Workman Elementary:

• Workman Elementary School is ranked better than 82.4% of the elementary schools in Michigan.
• Workman Elementary School is also ranked 7th of the 15 elementary schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community School District.
• There are 34 full-time teachers.
• The ratio between teachers to students is 20.1.
• In any given school year, there are approximately 690 students.

Facts about the Workman Elementary District

The Plymouth-Canton Community School District is the third largest school district in the state of Michigan.  Educating nearly 18,000 students and covering 54 square miles, the district includes Plymouth, parts of Canton, Salem Township, Northville and a few other communities.  There are:

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

School Information

Workman Elementary School
250 Denton Road
Canton, MI 48187
Phone: 734-582-6701
Principal: Jim Burt

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