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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,118 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 81% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in New Canaan School District are South School, West School and New Canaan High 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 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
4,118 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
334 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
New Canaan School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 198 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
51%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.66
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
289 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
241 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
54 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
3,333 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
81%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
190 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
256
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
279
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
332
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
284
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
303
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
347
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
327
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
309
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
354
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
319
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
329
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
285
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,749 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,325 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,749
$25,998
Spending / Student
$28,325
$25,071
Best New Canaan School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
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
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
West School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
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
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
New Canaan High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #44.
East School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
54 Little Brook Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4219
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4219
Grades: K-4
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Saxe Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
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
| 1,327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Canaan School District?
New Canaan School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,118 students.
What is the rank of New Canaan School District?
New Canaan School District is ranked #1 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Canaan School District?
81% of New Canaan School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 $28,325 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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