New Canaan Country School is an independent, private day school in New Canaan, Connecticut for students in Beginners through Grade 9 from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. The current head of school is Dr. Robert P. Macrae.At A GlanceA private, independent school for Beginners through Grade 9, New Canaan Country School offers outstanding academics, taught by exceptional faculty in a creative and engaging environment. The stunning 75-acre campus, five academic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities have been designed with children in mind to encourage curiosity and collaboration and foster a sense of community engagement. The 30-acre woodland trails naturally become an extension of our classrooms. New Canaan Country School understands that childhood is a vital but fleeting period in life and therefore design our curriculum to be age-appropriate.A bus program enables the school to serve families in surrounding communities of Darien, Norwalk, Stamford, Ridgefield, and Wilton, as well as New Canaan. Financial aid is available to families who qualify. The school is committed to maintaining a diverse student population, with the belief that educating children in a diverse community will better prepare them for success in the global marketplace. The athletic program is mandatory for the Middle and Upper School. In the fall trimester, students can choose from soccer, boys football, girls field hockey, or co-ed cross country. In the winter trimester the options are basketball, co-ed squash, co-ed yoga, co-ed fitness and co-ed paddle tennis. A drama program is also available to students in place of playing a sport for a season, and has always been an option for Upper Schoolers. In the spring, the options are lacrosse, boys baseball, girls softball, and co-ed cross country.
