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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,094 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 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
4,094 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
349 Teachers
40,668 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
0.37
0.68
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
292 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
284 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
31%
# Black Students
54 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,228 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
79%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
223 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
278
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
304
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
307
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
346
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
291
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
301
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
351
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
319
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
319
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
322
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
310
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,923 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,491 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,923
$26,157
Spending / Student
$28,491
$25,225
Best New Canaan School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West 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
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
South 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
(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
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Saxe Middle 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
| 1,261 students
Rank: #55.
New Canaan High 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: 8-12
| 1,257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Canaan School District?
New Canaan School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,094 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?
79% of New Canaan School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 $28,491 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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