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#154 of 202 private schools in CT
St Lukes School
High School
377 N WILTON RD, New Canaan, CT 68402
Enrollment
592
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
5.6
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
592
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
5.6
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Connecticut private schools
#154 of 202
In New Canaan
#2 of 2
public schools
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About St Lukes School
St Lukes School is a private high school in New Canaan, CT. St Lukes School serves approximately 592 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Lukes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 202 private schools in CT.
- This school 5.6 · Average
- CT avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 7.8:1 students to teachers, St Lukes School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Lukes School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Lukes School compares to the 5 public schools in New Canaan, CT
Student Demographics
All Schools in New Canaan
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Lukes School (this school) | 5.6 |
| East School | 9.5 |
| West School | 9.7 |
| South School | 9.7 |
| Saxe Middle School | 9.3 |
| New Canaan High School | 9.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CT
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
377 N WILTON RD, New Canaan, CT 68402
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Lukes School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. New Canaan High School (rated 9.1/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wilton High School (rated 8.5/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Wilton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Canaan, see our New Canaan schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| East School New Canaan | 3.2 mi | 9.5 |
| MEADOW POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Katonah | 3.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Middlebrook School Wilton | 3.0 mi | 8.9 |
| South School New Canaan | 4.2 mi | 9.7 |
| West School New Canaan | 4.0 mi | 9.7 |
| Saxe Middle School New Canaan | 4.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Miller-Driscoll School Wilton | 3.4 mi | 7.6 |
| New Canaan High School New Canaan | 4.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Cider Mill School Wilton | 3.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Wilton High School Wilton | 3.5 mi | 8.5 |
| NEW CANAAN COUNTRY SCHOOL New Canaan | 4.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School Norwalk | 4.2 mi | 4.4 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY Wilton | 3.7 mi | 6.2 |
| BI-CULTURAL HEBREW ACADEMY Stamford | 4.3 mi | 6.6 |
| VILLA MARIA SCHOOL Stamford | 4.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Scofield Middle School Stamford | 4.9 mi | 6.3 |
| POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pound Ridge | 4.4 mi | 7.2 |
| East Ridge Middle School Ridgefield | 5.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Fox Run Elementary School Norwalk | 5.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Northeast School Stamford | 5.5 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 68402 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,904
Median Home Value
$430,800
Median Rent
$927/mo
Population
1,282
College Educated
52.6%
Homeownership
84.8%
Avg Commute
23.9 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Median Age
39.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School Bloomfield, CT | 5.6 |
| East Hampton High School East Hampton, CT | 5.6 |
| Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Torrington, CT | 5.6 |
| Seymour High School Seymour, CT | 5.6 |
| Ansonia High School Ansonia, CT | 5.5 |
| Eli Whitney Technical High School Hamden, CT | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Lukes School
What grades does St Lukes School serve?
St Lukes School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend St Lukes School?
St Lukes School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Lukes School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Lukes School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Lukes School rank in CT?
St Lukes School ranks #154 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is St Lukes School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Lukes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Lukes School a private school?
Yes, St Lukes School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Lukes School a religious school?
No, St Lukes School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 3 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfield County
- Phone
- (203) 966-5612
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