Enrollment
526
Student:teacher
10:1
Published tuition
$31,600–$53,600
Application fee
$65
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Aaron Cooper
Head of School
Aaron Cooper became the Head of School at New Canaan Country School in July 2018. He earned an Ed.M. in Private School Leadership and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Curriculum & special classes
New Canaan Country School focuses exclusively on the early years, ages 3 to 15, with programs designed for elementary and middle school to foster academic achievement, curiosity, collaboration, and community. The school offers Early Childhood (Ages 3–5 & Kindergarten), Lower School (Grades 1–4), Middle School (Grades 5 & 6), and Upper School (Grades 7–9).
Financial aid
New Canaan Country School partners with Clarity for need-based financial aid grants, with an average grant of $41,000 against an average tuition of $48,230. Grants range from $1,000 to nearly full tuition, and approximately 21% of students receive need-based financial aid or remission.
Application fee: $65
Before & after school care
Before school
The 'Before & After School' section lists 'Early Bird Program' as a component, which implies before care.
After school
The 'Before & After School' section lists 'Beginners Connections', 'Enrichment Classes', 'Extended Day & Wednesday Extended Day' and 'Music Academy' as components.
Cost
Not listed
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Admissions
The admission process involves filling out an inquiry form, scheduling a campus tour, submitting an application, completing a parent/guardian questionnaire, and attending a parent/guardian interview. Applicants for Beginners and Kindergarten also have a student visit, which includes group play and an individual assessment.
Apply by
January 15, 2027 (Priority Application Deadline); applications received after this date are accepted on a rolling basis.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$65
What they ask for: Inquiry form, campus tour, application, Parent/Guardian Questionnaire, Parent/Guardian Interview, current classroom teacher recommendation (or Extracurricular/Personal Recommendation if not in school), at-home video assessment, student visit (group visit with cooperative play, story time, and short individual assessment). Applicants to Beginners 3/4 must be 3 years old and toilet trained by August 31; Beginners 4/5 must be 4 years old and toilet trained by August 31; Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by August 31.
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