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Ridgefield Academy Photo - In a school that is Pre-K to Grade 8 by design, childhood is valued and kids are encouraged to stay kids. Students have ample opportunities to play outdoors and indoors, and often can be seen rushing to recess each day on the Outdoor Campus Center, a bi-level playscape that provides endless opportunities for play and learning.
Ridgefield Academy

Best 06877 Connecticut Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 933 students in 06877, CT.
The top-ranked private preschools in 06877, CT include Ridgefield Academy and St. Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is higher than the Connecticut private preschool average acceptance rate of 77%.
40% of private preschools in 06877, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked 06877 Connecticut Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - In a school that is Pre-K to Grade 8 by design, childhood is valued and kids are encouraged to stay kids. Students have ample opportunities to play outdoors and indoors, and often can be seen rushing to recess each day on the Outdoor Campus Center, a bi-level playscape that provides endless opportunities for play and learning.
(12)
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Gr: NS-8 | 535 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
183 High Ridge Ave
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-7288
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Methodist Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
207 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-9204
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Ridgefield KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
35 Copps Hill Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-6118
Gr: NS-PK
Ridgefield Montessori School
Montessori School
96 Danbury Rd Ste 12
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-4506
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 06877 Connecticut

06877, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Maimonides Academy (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
46 Peaceable Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 748-7129
Gr: NS-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in 06877, CT?
The top-ranked private preschools in 06877, CT include Ridgefield Academy and St. Mary School.
How many private preschools are located in 06877?
5 private preschools are located in 06877.
How diverse are private preschools in 06877?
06877 private preschools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 06877?
40% of private preschools in 06877 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

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