For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,518 students in 06840, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06840, CT are New Canaan High School and Saxe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 06840 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06840, CT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06840, CT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Canaan High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
Gr: 8-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Saxe Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
468 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4564
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4564
Gr: 5-8 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 06840, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06840, CT include New Canaan High School and Saxe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06840?
2 public middle schools are located in 06840.
What is the racial composition of students in 06840?
06840 public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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