South School
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 972-4415
District: New Canaan School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-4 • 586 students
New Canaan's South School is a public elementary school in the New Canaan School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in Connecticut to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
South School is a public school in the New Canaan School District located in New Canaan, CT. As of 2012, the students are 84.3% White, non-Hispanic; 8.5% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3.9% Hispanic; 1.9% Multiracial; 0.7% Black, non-Hispanic; 0.5% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 84.3% | 89% | 61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.5% | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 3% | 20% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 1% | 2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 0.7% | 1% | 13% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.5% | 1% | — |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | — | — | 35% |
| English learners | — | 1% | 5% |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard New Haven | 0 mi. |
| Mitchel Field | 0 mi. |
| US Military Academy | 0 mi. |
