East School vs South School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.0 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
South School
New Canaan · Public elementary · Grades K–4
477 students
| Measure | East School New Canaan, Connecticut | South School New Canaan, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 596 | #1 of 596 |
| National rank | #121 of 50,301 | #18 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 554 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 92% |
| city | New Canaan | New Canaan |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.4 vs 94.7).
- •South School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •South School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 85%).
- •South School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.8).
- •East School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 477.
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 South School?
On the Success Index (US), South School ranks higher (97.4 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 South School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between New Canaan and New Canaan in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East School: 554. South School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East School and South School rank in Connecticut?
East School is 18th of 596 and South School is 1st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).