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St. Luke's School Top 4 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (CT)
New Canaan Country School Top 13 · Largest Endowment (CT)

New Canaan Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,166 students in New Canaan, CT, 22% of all K-12 students in New Canaan, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 70%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked New Canaan Private Schools (2026-27)

New Canaan Country School Photo
New Canaan Country School
Gr: NS-9 | 555 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 16
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
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St. Luke's School
Gr: 5-12 | 611 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
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New Canaan, CT Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
1,166
Students
$59,070
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Canaan)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
1,166 Students
64,588 Students
% Students of Color
21%
33%
0.27
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
716 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
60 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
11%
8%
# White Students
480 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
85%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
12,895 Students
% of Others Students
0%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
179 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
71%
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$59,070
$31,753
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$39,260
$18,198
Average Endowment Size
$50.35 million
$72.04 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
54%
70%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Canaan, CT?
The top ranked private schools in New Canaan, CT include New Canaan Country School and St. Luke's School.
How many private schools are located in New Canaan?
2 private schools are located in New Canaan.
What percentage of students in New Canaan go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in New Canaan are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).

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