East School
New Canaan, CT
Grades K to 4 · 554 students
Public school
South School
New Canaan, Connecticut · Grades K to 4 · New Canaan School District
Public school
About South School
South School is a public school in New Canaan, Connecticut, serving kindergarten through grade 4. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 477 students enrolled. With about 44.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Western Connecticut Planning Region. Families comparing options will find 51 other schools within 5 miles. New Canaan School District runs 5 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.
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School facts
| Address | 8 Farm Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (203) 594-4313 |
| School district | New Canaan School District |
| Grades | K to 4 |
| Students (2024-25) | 477 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 44.3 |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Western Connecticut Planning Region |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 090270000533). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
New Canaan High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12New Canaan · 0.2 miSaxe Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8New Canaan · 0.3 miEast SchoolPublic · Grades K to 4New Canaan · 1.3 miNew Canaan Country SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 9New Canaan · 1.6 miWest SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4New Canaan · 1.9 miOx Ridge Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Darien, CT · 2 miFox Run Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Norwalk, CT · 2.2 miConcord Magnet SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Norwalk, CT · 2.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does South School serve?
South School serves kindergarten through grade 4.
How many students attend South School?
South School reported 477 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South School?
About 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 477 students and 44.3 teachers in federal data.
Is South School a public or charter school?
South School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is South School in?
South School is part of New Canaan School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ct/new-canaan-school-district/
Where is South School located?
South School is at 8 Farm Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840. The phone number is (203) 594-4313.
How many other schools are near South School?
There are 51 other schools within 5 miles of South School in our directory.
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