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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 Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 1,166 students in New Canaan, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is lower than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked New Canaan Private Elementary 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
$57,535
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
267 Schools
# Students
1,166 Students
44,709 Students
% Students of Color
21%
32%
0.27
0.62
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
698 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
2%
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,520 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
4,021 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
60 Students
3,307 Students
% Black Students
11%
8%
# White Students
480 Students
24,390 Students
% White Students
85%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
51 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
8,608 Students
% of Others Students
0%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
179 Teachers
5,584 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
71%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1266
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$57,535
$25,257
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$39,260
$13,937
Average Endowment Size
$50.35 million
$35.01 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
54%
75%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in New Canaan, CT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in New Canaan, CT include New Canaan Country School and St. Luke's School.
How many private elementary schools are located in New Canaan?
2 private elementary schools are located in New Canaan.

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