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South School

8 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 1% in CT
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South School ranks within the top 1% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#4 out of 942 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of South School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South School's ranking?
South School is ranked #4 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are South School often compared to?
South Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East School, West School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend South School?
507 students attend South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South School?
South School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does South School offer ?
South School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South School part of?
South School is part of New Canaan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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