Best Schools in New Canaan, CT
New Canaan, CT has a total of 13 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 10,922 students attend New Canaan, CT schools. On average, schools in New Canaan score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Canaan exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in New Canaan, CT
New Canaan, CT has 5 high schools with 5,167 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in New Canaan score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Canaan exceed expectations.
1. New Canaan High School
SchoolGrade
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New Canaan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1294 Students
2. Wilton High School
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Wilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students
3. Norwalk High School
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Norwalk School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Canaan, CT
New Canaan, CT has 3 middle schools with 2,909 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in New Canaan score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Canaan greatly exceed expectations.
1. Saxe Middle School
SchoolGrade
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New Canaan School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1315 Students
2. Middlebrook School
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Wilton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
3. West Rocks Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Norwalk School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Canaan, CT
New Canaan, CT has 5 elementary schools with 2,846 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in New Canaan score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Canaan meet expectations.
1. South School
SchoolGrade
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New Canaan School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 507 Students
2. West School
SchoolGrade
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New Canaan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 483 Students
3. East School
SchoolGrade
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New Canaan School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 550 Students
4. Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
SchoolGrade
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Norwalk School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
5. Miller-driscoll School
SchoolGrade
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Wilton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 842 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Canaan, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Canaan, CT has a total population of 20,705 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 New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Canaan, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Canaan, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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