For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,118 students in 06840, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,158 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 06840, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 06840, CT are South School, West School and New Canaan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06840 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06840, CT Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4313
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4313
Grades: K-4
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
West School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Grades: PK-4
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
New Canaan High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #44.
East School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
54 Little Brook Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4219
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4219
Grades: K-4
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Saxe Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
468 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4564
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4564
Grades: 5-8
| 1,327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06840, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06840, CT include South School, West School and New Canaan High School.
How many public schools are located in 06840, CT?
5 public schools are located in 06840, CT.
What percentage of students in 06840, CT go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 06840, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06840, CT?
06840, CT public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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