New Canaan Country School

What New Canaan Country School does

New Canaan Country School is an independent, nonprofit private day school located in New Canaan, Connecticut, serving children from preschool (age 3) through Grade 9. Founded in 1916 and operating on an 85-acre campus, the school is organized into four academic divisions — Early Childhood, Lower School (Grades 1-4), Middle School (Grades 5-6), and Upper School (Grades 7-9) — and reports a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, with 89% of 9th graders gaining admission to their top-choice secondary school. The school serves families across New Canaan and eight surrounding Connecticut towns, with bus transportation extending its catchment, and is supported by a $65.3M endowment as of June 30, 2025 and affiliations with NAIS, CAIS, and INDEX.

Name

New Canaan Country School

Legal name

New Canaan Country School

Website

https://countryschool.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

New Canaan Country School is an independent, nonprofit day school in New Canaan, Connecticut, serving children ages 3-15 (Pre-K through Grade 9) on an 85-acre campus with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. The school offers core academics, Summer@Country School, Plus Programs (before/after care, music, enrichment), and the Horizons community outreach program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Private K-9 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private day school
• Elementary middle school
• Independent education
• Summer camp programs
• Before after school

Headquarters

HQ city

New Canaan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition for students in Pre-K through Grade 9. The gap between tuition and actual cost to educate each student is stated as $7,500.
2. Summer Camp Programs: Revenue from Summer@Country School day camp programs for children ages 3-15, including full-day and half-day options, and Counselor in Training programs.
3. Before & After School Programs: Plus Programs including Extended Day, Early Bird, Music Academy, Saturday Series, and Enrichment Classes with various fee structures.
4. Annual Fund Donations: Tax-deductible contributions from families, alumni, and community members. Average gift from school families is $4,000.
5. Capital Campaign Gifts: Major gifts for the Deep Roots, Bright Futures campaign targeting $30 million for endowment, outdoor learning spaces, and annual fund support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New Canaan Country School is an independent private day school providing Pre-K through Grade 9 education for children ages 3-15 on its 85-acre New Canaan, Connecticut campus. The school delivers a core academic program organized into four divisions (Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School) supplemented by Plus Programs (Extended Day, Early Bird, Beginners Connections, Enrichment Classes, Music Academy, Saturday Series), a Summer@Country School day camp, and the Horizons community outreach program serving under-resourced students from Norwalk and Stamford.

Product overview

New Canaan Country School operates as a single, unified educational institution offering Pre-K through Grade 9 programs on an 85-acre campus. The school's portfolio consists of its core Academic Program organized into four divisions (Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School), supplemented by an extensive Plus Programs suite that includes before and after-school care (Extended Day, Early Bird Program, Beginners Connections), Enrichment Classes, Music Academy, and Saturday Series. The school also runs seasonal programming through Summer@Country School, operates the Horizons community outreach program for under-resourced students, and maintains an Alumni Award recognition program. The institution uses Blackbaud Tuition Management for billing and CampBrain Registration for program enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Horizons at New Canaan Country School: A program providing year-round academic and enrichment programs for under-resourced students, including a six-week summer program, tutoring, academic coaching, and college advising.
• Summer@Country School
• Plus Programs

Products and services

• Academic Program (Pre-K Through Grade 9) The school's core educational program serving students ages 3-15, organized into four divisions: Early Childhood (Beginners 3/4, Beginners 4/5, Kindergarten), Lower School (Grades 1-4), Middle School (Grades 5-6), and Upper School (Grades 7-9).
• Summer@Country School A mix of traditional day camp and specialty programs offering children ages 3 through 15 the opportunity to learn, renew and make new friendships, and have fun under the guidance of teachers and summer staff. Includes full-day, half-day, and Counselor in Training programs.
• Plus Programs (Before & After School) A suite of before and after-school programs including Extended Day, Early Bird Program, Beginners Connections, and Enrichment Classes serving students ages 3 through Grade 9.
• Music Academy Private and small group music lessons offering instruction in voice, piano, guitar, bass, drums, flute, harp, recorder, saxophone, clarinet, and trombone for students Kindergarten through Grade 9. $70 per 1/2 hour private session with minimum 10 lessons per season.
• Saturday Series A hands-on Saturday morning program of guided exploration for children ages 2-5 and their parents/guardians, featuring activities including art, music, science, obstacle courses, theatre games, puppet plays, songs and stories. $40 per child per class with materials included.
• Horizons at New Canaan Country School A program founded in 1964 that provides year-round academic and enrichment programs for under-resourced students from Norwalk and Stamford, including a six-week summer program, tutoring, academic coaching, college advising, and family programming. All programs are tuition-free.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of 9th graders accepted to top choice secondary school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Horizons NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Horizons at NCCS was founded in 1964 and became the model for Horizons National in 1995. The flagship program has been replicated at 71 sites in 20 states serving more than 7,100 students nationally each year. NCCS continues as the flagship program in this national network.
• INDEX (National Independent Schools Association)moderateOthersAffiliation with INDEX (National Network of Schools in Partnership) provides access to resources, professional development, and networking opportunities for independent schools.
• CAIS (Connecticut Association of Independent Schools)moderateOthersAffiliation with CAIS supports accreditation, professional development, and advocacy for independent schools in Connecticut.
• NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)moderateOthersAffiliation with NAIS provides national leadership, advocacy, and resources for independent schools across the United States.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rye Country Day School: Independent day school (PreK-Grade 12) in Rye, NY, serving Westchester County families. Direct peer in the same NY metro feeder market with similar tuition and college-preparatory model.
• The Buckley School: Independent day school for boys (K-Grade 9) in Armonk, NY. Closely comparable on grade span (K-9), single-sex model, and Westchester/Fairfield County family market.
• Greenwich Academy: Independent day school for girls in Greenwich, CT serving PreK-Grade 12. Highly comparable as a Fairfield County independent day school competing for the same affluent New York metro families with similar tuition scale and secondary school placement focus.
• Riverdale Country School: Independent day school (PreK-Grade 12) in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, NY. Comparable as a large independent day school with extensive campus, financial aid program, and similar secondary school placement outcomes.
• The Masters School: Independent day school (5-12) in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Comparable independent day school serving Westchester County families with similar college-preparatory focus.
• Brunswick School: Independent day school for boys in Greenwich, CT (PreK-Grade 12). Direct peer in same Fairfield County market serving similar affluent families with comparable tuition and college-preparatory positioning.
• Hopkins School: Independent day school (Grades 7-12) in New Haven, CT. Comparable as a Connecticut independent day school with strong college-preparatory outcomes and similar governance/advancement structures.
• Greens Farms Academy: Independent day school (PreK-Grade 12) in Westport, CT, with comparable tuition, 6:1 student-teacher ratio, and college-preparatory mission. Closest geographic and demographic peer in the Fairfield County market.

Others

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): Industry association of which NCCS is a member. Comparable as the trade body governing accreditation, advocacy, and peer benchmarking for independent schools like NCCS; relevant for understanding competitive landscape and best practices.

Emerging players

• Horizons National: National network that grew out of NCCS's Horizons program, now operating 71 sites in 20 states. Comparable as the scaled national version of NCCS's flagship outreach program; potential partner/operator in expanding the model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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