For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,837 students in 06840, CT.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 06840 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). Elementary schools in 06840, CT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06840, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 570 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 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06840, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06840, CT include West School, South School and East School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06840?
4 public elementary schools are located in 06840.
What is the racial composition of students in 06840?
06840 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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