For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,094 students in 06840, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,141 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 80% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06840, CT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Connecticut public schools.
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)
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
What are the top ranked public schools in 06840, CT?
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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