Ridgefield Academy Photo - Our 42-acre campus offers some of the best views in Fairfield and Westchester Counties! Our faculty use these spectacular grounds as an extension of their classroom.

Best Ridgefield Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 933 students in Ridgefield, CT.
The top-ranked private preschools in Ridgefield, 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 76%.
50% of private preschools in Ridgefield, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Ridgefield 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.
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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 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 Ridgefield, Connecticut

Ridgefield, 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

Overview

This Town (Ridgefield)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
933 Students
35,882 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
112 Teachers
3,731 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
66%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$51,180
$19,233
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,537
$7,710
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$46.2 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
668 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
10 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
21 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
414 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
45%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
462 Students
10,794 Students
% of Others Students
50%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Ridgefield, CT?
The top-ranked private preschools in Ridgefield, CT include Ridgefield Academy and St. Mary School.
How many private preschools are located in Ridgefield?
4 private preschools are located in Ridgefield.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ridgefield?
50% of private preschools in Ridgefield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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