New Canaan School District
School District · New Canaan, Connecticut
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#4 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,107
+$3,102 vs Connecticut median
District size
4,109 students
Larger than Connecticut median
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. The district invests $28,107 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, New Canaan School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, New Canaan School District students show an average math proficiency of 85.0% and ELA proficiency of 88.1%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- New Canaan
- Total Enrollment
- 4,109
- Teachers (FTE)
- 352
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data 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 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New Canaan School District?
New Canaan School District spends $28,107 per student per year.
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?
West School is the highest-rated school in New Canaan School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
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 85.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 88.1%. 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 8.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 85.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 88.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in CT
Compare New Canaan School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Hartford School District (41)
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- Waterbury School District (29)
- Norwalk School District (22)
- Stamford School District (21)
- Danbury School District (19)
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (17)
- Capitol Region Education Council (16)
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- Bristol School District (13)
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- Southington School District (13)
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- East Hartford School District (12)
- Wallingford School District (12)
- Hamden School District (10)
- Manchester School District (10)
- Middletown School District (10)
- Naugatuck School District (9)
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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