Pre-K Through
Grade 9 By Design

The ages of three through 15 are among the most crucial years of a child's academic, creative, moral and physical development. Throughout the Country School journey, students are equipped with exactly what they need to take the next leap: from subject to subject, grade to grade, and on to the nation's best high schools, colleges and beyond.

Our Mission + Values

We create an active, joyful learning environment where children are challenged to think deeply, question confidently, and act generously so that they may lead lives of impact and purpose.
  • Community Community
    We seek, respect, and celebrate diversity and ignite a sense of belonging so everyone thrives.
  • Courage Courage
    We take risks, make mistakes, assume responsibility, and champion those around us.
  • Curiosity Curiosity
    We explore, investigate, and discover — inspiring a life devoted to endless learning.
  • Kindness Kindness
    We foster a culture of compassion through our daily words and actions.

Henry Welles, Head of School 1938–1963

“Childhood is in itself an integral part of life to be lived fully and happily.”
FOUNDED IN 1916, New Canaan Country School has been a preeminent leader in elementary and middle school education for more than 100 years. Our programs are designed specifically for the elementary and middle school years to foster excellence in learning and academic achievement, and to encourage curiosity, collaboration and community.

  • 85

    Acre Campus

  • 6:1

    Student-to-Teacher Ratio

  • 240

    Gallons of Sap Tapped Annually for Maple Syrup

  • 89%

    of 9th Graders were accepted to their top choice secondary school

  • 18

    Sports Offered

  • 20%

    Students of Color

  • 45

    Number of children who ice skate for the first time each year

  • 400

    Under-Resourced Students from Norwalk and Stamford Served by Horizon Program

  • 8

    Towns/cities with NCCS Bus Transportation

  • $5.5M

    in financial aid & remission awarded

  • 50

    Before & After School Enrichment Programs

  • 27

    Dogs on Campus
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Begin Your
Country School Journey

New Canaan Country School

635 Frogtown Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 972-0771

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New Canaan Country School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and are afforded all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies or any other school-administered programs.