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Best Schools in 06840, CT
06840, CT has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,044 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 74%, so schools in 06840 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 06840, CT
The top high schools in 06840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Canaan High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Canaan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1294 Students
2. Wilton High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students
Best Middle Schools in 06840, CT
The top middle schools in 06840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saxe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Canaan School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1315 Students
2. Middlebrook School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 06840, CT
The top elementary schools in 06840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Canaan School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 507 Students
2. West School
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New Canaan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 483 Students
3. East School
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New Canaan School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 550 Students
4. Cider Mill School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilton School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 770 Students
5. Miller-driscoll School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 842 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 06840, CT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
06840, CT has a total population of 20,649 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 83% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 06840, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 06840, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 06840, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 06840, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 06840, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 06840, CT
How many schools are in 06840, CT?
06840, CT has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,044 students in total.
How do schools in 06840 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 06840 score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 74%, so on average schools in 06840 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 06840?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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