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Ridgefield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 926 students in Ridgefield, CT, 17% of all K-12 students in Ridgefield, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
40% of private schools in Ridgefield, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ridgefield Private Schools (2026-27)

Ridgefield Academy Photo
Ridgefield Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 11
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
(12)
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Map of Methodist Nursery School
Methodist Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
207 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-9204
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Map of Ridgefield KinderCare
Ridgefield KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
35 Copps Hill Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-6118
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Map of Ridgefield Montessori School
Ridgefield Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Montessori School
96 Danbury Rd Ste 12
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-4506
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Catholic
183 High Ridge Ave
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-7288
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Ridgefield, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

Maimonides Academy Photo
Maimonides Academy
Gr: NS-K | 20 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
46 Peaceable Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 748-7129
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Ridgefield, CT Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
926
Students
$51,180
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ridgefield)
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
926 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
19%
32%
0.56
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
21 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
414 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
45%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
455 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
49%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
112 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
71%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$51,180
$29,140
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,537
$17,642
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ridgefield, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Ridgefield, CT is Ridgefield Academy.
How many private schools are located in Ridgefield?
5 private schools are located in Ridgefield.
How diverse are private schools in Ridgefield?
Ridgefield private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Ridgefield go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Ridgefield are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ridgefield?
40% of private schools in Ridgefield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

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