Best 06840 Connecticut Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,094 students in 06840, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,142 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 06840, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06840, CT 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.
Public schools in zipcode 06840 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average).
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).

Best 06840, CT Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
South School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4313
Gr: K-4 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
East School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 Little Brook Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4219
Gr: K-4 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
New Canaan High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
Gr: 8-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Saxe Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
468 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4564
Gr: 5-8 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 06840, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06840, CT include West School, South School and East School.
How many public schools are located in 06840?
5 public schools are located in 06840.
What percentage of students in 06840 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 06840 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06840?
06840 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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