East School
New Canaan, CT
Grades K to 4 · 554 students
Public school
West School
New Canaan, Connecticut · Grades PreK to 4 · New Canaan School District
Public school
About West School
Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, West School is a public school for pre-K through grade 4. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 481 students enrolled. With about 41.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.6 students per teacher. New Canaan School District runs 5 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Western Connecticut Planning Region. Within 5 miles there are 38 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 769 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (203) 594-4410 |
| School district | New Canaan School District |
| Grades | PreK to 4 |
| Students (2024-25) | 481 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 41.3 |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 |
| 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 090270000534). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
New Canaan Country SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 9New Canaan · 0.6 miNortheast SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Stamford, CT · 1.6 miThe Children's SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 2Stamford, CT · 1.6 miScofield Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Stamford, CT · 1.6 miSouth SchoolPublic · Grades K to 4New Canaan · 1.9 miNew Canaan High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12New Canaan · 2 miSaxe Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8New Canaan · 2.2 miDavenport Ridge SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Stamford, CT · 2.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does West School serve?
West School serves pre-K through grade 4.
How many students attend West School?
West School reported 481 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West School?
About 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 481 students and 41.3 teachers in federal data.
Is West School a public or charter school?
West School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is West School in?
West 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 West School located?
West School is at 769 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840. The phone number is (203) 594-4410.
How many other schools are near West School?
There are 38 other schools within 5 miles of West School in our directory.
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