For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,257 students in New Canaan, CT. The top ranked public high school in New Canaan, CT is New Canaan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Canaan, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in New Canaan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public high schools.
New Canaan, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Canaan High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New Canaan, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Canaan High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
Gr: 8-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Canaan, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in New Canaan, CT include New Canaan High School. New Canaan has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public high schools are located in New Canaan?
1 public high schools are located in New Canaan.
What is the racial composition of students in New Canaan?
New Canaan public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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