New Canaan Country School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
New Canaan, CT
635 Frogtown Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- An independent school in New Canaan
New Canaan Country School is an independent private school in New Canaan, Connecticut, for students from pre-K through 9th grade. It has about 493 students and around 8 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–9
- Students
- 493
- Teachers
- 60.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 233 girls, 260 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of independent schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 18 independent schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about New Canaan Country School
What grades does New Canaan Country School serve?
New Canaan Country School serves grades Pre-K–9.
How many students attend New Canaan Country School?
About 493 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at New Canaan Country School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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