Summary:
The city of New Canaan, Connecticut is home to a highly-regarded school district with 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 1 out of 158 school districts in Connecticut and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional educational quality across the board.
Among the standout schools in the district, Saxe Middle School consistently ranks among the top 3-4 middle schools in the state, with over 80% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, New Canaan High School is the top-ranked high school in Connecticut, with over 70% of students demonstrating proficiency on the SAT. At the elementary level, South School is the top-ranked elementary school in the state, with over 80% proficiency across all grade levels in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The schools in the New Canaan School District consistently outperform state averages in academic subjects, with a significant investment in educational resources, as evidenced by high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios. However, the district's student population lacks racial diversity, with a majority of White students, and comes from relatively affluent families, which may be an area for the district to consider addressing in the future.
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