Excellent
#5 of 990 schools in CT
Top 1% in state
South School
Elementary School · New Canaan School District · New Canaan, CT
A New Canaan School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8 Farm Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840
- Math 88% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 88% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated787/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Canaan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,534,100
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
82.8%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| New Canaan Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–9 | 1.6 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| West SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Ox Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 598 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Canaan School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $28,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
South School is listed in New Canaan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South School
South School is a public elementary school in New Canaan, CT, part of New Canaan School District, serving approximately 507 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South School
What grades does South School serve?
South School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend South School?
South School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South School?
The student-teacher ratio at South School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South School rank in CT?
South School ranks #5 of 990 schools in CT.
What is South School's MySchoolScout rating?
South School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South School a charter school?
No, South School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South School a Title I school?
No, South School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (203) 594-4313
- Area population (ZIP 06840)
- 20,704
- Area average commute
- 39.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06840; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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