New Canaan School District
School District · New Canaan, Connecticut
Avg Rating
9.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
9.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating New Canaan School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New Canaan School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South School
New Canaan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West School
New Canaan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East School
New Canaan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#2 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+3.1
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,107
+$3,102 vs Connecticut median
District size
4,109 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
New Canaan School District ranks #2 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. New Canaan School District's schools with real test data average 9.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are South School (9.7/10), West School (9.7/10), and East School (9.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in New Canaan School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | West School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 3 | East School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Saxe Middle School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 5 | New Canaan High School | 9.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Canaan School District
New Canaan School District is a New Canaan, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 4,109 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $28,107 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 9.5/10, New Canaan School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is South School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, New Canaan School District students show an average math proficiency of 88.4% and ELA proficiency of 90.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in New Canaan School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Canaan School District with test data.
Schools in New Canaan School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- New Canaan
- Total Enrollment
- 4,109
- Teachers (FTE)
- 352
- District spending per student
- $28,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Canaan School District?
New Canaan School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Canaan School District?
The average composite rating for New Canaan School District is 9.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in New Canaan School District?
New Canaan School District's district-level spending was $28,107 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Canaan School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Canaan School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Canaan School District?
South School is the highest-rated school in New Canaan School District with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in New Canaan School District?
Across schools in New Canaan School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 88.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 90.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Canaan School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
New Canaan School District has an average school rating of 9.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 9.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 88.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 90.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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