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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
South School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 942 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South School part of?
South School is part of New Canaan School District.
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