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Sharon Center School vs. North Canaan Elementary School

Should you attend Sharon Center School or North Canaan Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sharon Center School
80 Hilltop Road
Sharon, CT 06069
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
North Canaan Elementary School
90 Pease Street
Canaan, CT 06018
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Sharon Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)

North Canaan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sharon Center School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Canaan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
106 students
244 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sharon Center School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Canaan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sharon Center School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Canaan Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sharon Center School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Canaan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Center School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sharon School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Canaan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Canaan School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#444 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#281 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sharon Center School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Canaan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in CT)
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharon Center School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sharon School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Canaan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Canaan School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in CT)
65-69%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharon Center School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sharon School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Canaan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Canaan School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 20% in CT)
60-64%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharon Center School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sharon School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Canaan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Canaan School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sharon Center School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Canaan Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
22
34
Grade 1 Students
11
28
Grade 2 Students
8
27
Grade 3 Students
11
19
Grade 4 Students
6
15
Grade 5 Students
21
21
Grade 6 Students
5
26
Grade 7 Students
13
37
Grade 8 Students
9
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sharon Center School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sharon School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Canaan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Canaan School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sharon Center School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sharon School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Canaan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Canaan School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sharon Center School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sharon School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Canaan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Canaan School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sharon Center School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sharon School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Canaan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Canaan School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sharon Center School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sharon School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Canaan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Canaan School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sharon Center School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sharon School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Canaan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Canaan School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sharon Center School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sharon School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Canaan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Canaan School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sharon Center School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sharon School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Canaan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Canaan School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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