For the 2026 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 (2026)
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).