East School vs Saxe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East School
New Canaan · Public elementary · Grades K–4
554 students
Saxe Middle School
New Canaan · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,271 students
| Measure | East School New Canaan, Connecticut | Saxe Middle School New Canaan, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 596 | #3 of 178 |
| National rank | #121 of 50,301 | #23 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 554 | 1,271 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 1,271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | New Canaan | New Canaan |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saxe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.4 vs 94.7).
- •East School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Saxe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Saxe Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.8).
- •Saxe Middle School is the larger school with 1,271 students compared with 554.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East School better than Saxe Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Saxe Middle School ranks higher (96.4 vs 94.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East School and Saxe Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between New Canaan and New Canaan in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East School: 554. Saxe Middle School: 1,271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East School and Saxe Middle School rank in Connecticut?
East School is 18th of 596 and Saxe Middle School is 3rd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).