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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,783 students in New Canaan School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public elementary schools in Connecticut.
Public Elementary Schools in New Canaan School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 50% statewide average).
The top-ranked public elementary 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. Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
4,040 Students
325,380 Students
# Teachers
351 Teachers
26,723 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Canaan School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 198 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)4.5%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,505 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,883 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$125 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,505
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,883
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best New Canaan School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
South School
(Math: 93% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
East School
(Math: 83% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Saxe Middle School
(Math: 80% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 1,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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