Schools in New Canaan, Connecticut (2025)
5 schools · 4,040 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 554.
New Canaan, in Connecticut, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,040 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across New Canaan's schools is 554, above the Connecticut median of 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is South School (97.4, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Saxe Middle School (96.4, top 5% of middle schools nationally), and West School (95.0, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 5 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Saxe Middle School (1,271 students), New Canaan High School (1,257 students), East School (554 students).
Ranked schools in New Canaan
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Connecticut.
- 197South SchoolNew Canaan · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 296Saxe Middle SchoolNew Canaan · Public Middle87% Math proficiency · 1,271 students
- 395West SchoolNew Canaan · Public Elementary90% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 495East SchoolNew Canaan · Public Elementary90% Math proficiency · 554 students
- 592New Canaan High SchoolNew Canaan · Public High81% Math proficiency · 1,257 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South School New Canaan · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 97.4 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 2 | Saxe Middle School New Canaan · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 96.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,271 |
| 3 | West School New Canaan · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 95.0 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 4 | East School New Canaan · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 94.7 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 554 |
| 5 | New Canaan High School New Canaan · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92.0 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 1,257 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in New Canaan?
South School is the highest-ranked school in New Canaan with a Success Index (US) of 97.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in New Canaan?
New Canaan has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 4,040 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in New Canaan?
The median Enrollment across schools in New Canaan is 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.