# New Canaan Dominates Connecticut’s Top Elementary School Rankings
Connecticut’s public schools have some real standouts, especially in Fairfield County. The latest Niche rankings make it pretty clear—this corner of the state is packed with high-performing elementary schools.
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New Canaan, in particular, managed to claim the top three spots. These rankings pull from federal data, test scores, and what folks in the community actually think. It’s a blend that really highlights the strong academic results and positive learning environments these districts have built.
## Fairfield County’s Educational Excellence
The new Niche list shows just how much Fairfield County leads the way. Every single one of Connecticut’s top ten elementary schools sits in this region.
Other cities—Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury—have good schools too, but when it comes to the very top, it’s just three districts: **New Canaan, Greenwich, and Westport**. That’s not a coincidence. These communities pour a lot of resources and support into their schools.
### New Canaan’s Remarkable Sweep
New Canaan’s public schools pulled off something wild: they landed all three top spots statewide.
*West School* comes in at number one, and that’s not by accident. An impressive 92% of students there hit proficiency in both math and reading. You can see the school’s focus on academic growth and well-rounded development.
*East School* takes second place. With a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio, kids there get a lot of individual attention.
*South School* rounds out the top three. That’s a clean sweep for New Canaan, which really cements its place as a top-tier district in Connecticut.
## Greenwich and Westport Round Out the Top Ten
New Canaan might rule the top, but Greenwich and Westport aren’t far behind. These districts have several schools each in the top ten.
Communities like Stamford, Danbury, and Bridgeport don’t have the same representation at the very top, which says something about the resources and focus in Greenwich and Westport.
### Greenwich’s Educational Standouts
The International School at Dundee in Riverside, part of Greenwich’s system, comes in fourth. It’s actually the smallest school on the list, with just 341 kids. That smaller size probably helps create a close-knit learning environment.
Greenwich also places North Mianus School and Riverside School at eighth and ninth. Not bad at all.
### Westport’s Educational Excellence
Westport’s district shows strong consistency, landing four schools in the top ten:
## What Makes These Schools Exceptional?
All ten top-ranked schools scored Niche’s highest grade of A+. That says a lot about their overall excellence.
These schools have a few things in common that really set them apart. Favorable student-teacher ratios make a big difference, with numbers like 11:1 or 12:1.
Teachers in these settings can actually get to know their students. It helps them tailor lessons and support to fit each kid’s learning style.
Strong academic performance stands out at every one of these schools. Most have high proficiency rates in core subjects, especially math and reading.
Take West School, for example. Their 92% proficiency rate in both subjects really shows how tough the academics can be.
There’s also something to be said for community support and resources in places like New Canaan, Greenwich, and Westport. That kind of backing gives students the space and encouragement to do their best.
Here is the source article for this story: The 10 best public elementary schools in Connecticut are in the same county, Niche rankings say
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