Top Rankings
New Canaan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,149 students in New Canaan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in New Canaan School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in New Canaan School District are West School, South School and East School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. New Canaan School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
4,149 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
354 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
New Canaan School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 200 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.67
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
290 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
259 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
30%
# Black Students
55 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
3,313 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
80%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
219 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
289
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
272
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
305
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
337
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
288
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
352
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
325
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
331
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
317
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
335
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
315
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
327
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,526 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,114 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,526
$26,037
Spending / Student
$28,114
$25,109
Best New Canaan School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Grades: PK-4
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
South School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4313
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4313
Grades: K-4
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
East School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 Little Brook Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4219
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4219
Grades: K-4
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Saxe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
468 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4564
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4564
Grades: 5-8
| 1,315 students
Rank: #55.
New Canaan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Canaan School District?
New Canaan School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,149 students.
What is the rank of New Canaan School District?
New Canaan School District is ranked #1 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Canaan School District?
80% of New Canaan School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Canaan School District?
New Canaan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is New Canaan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,114 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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