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Ridgefield Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 933 students in Ridgefield, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is higher than the Connecticut private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
40% of private preschools in Ridgefield, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ridgefield Private Preschools (2026-27)

Ridgefield Academy Photo
Ridgefield Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 535 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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
933
Students
+46.9% (+298 students) 10-yr
$51,180
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
-53.7% (-22.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ridgefield)
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
230 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearRidgefield, CT Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20155
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# Students
933 Students
35,839 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025233177191
2024212170187
2023213160185
2022216163188
2021216159184
2020171157179
2019162163182
2018162162181
2017171164183
2016179161181
2015159158173
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% Students of Color
19%
29%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202519%29%32%
202413%29%32%
202312%27%32%
202217%27%31%
202117%26%32%
202011%27%31%
201918%24%31%
201818%23%30%
201743%24%31%
201642%24%31%
201541%26%31%
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0.56
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.560.640.65
20240.570.640.65
20230.560.630.65
20220.560.610.64
20210.560.610.64
20200.550.610.64
20190.530.580.64
20180.530.570.64
20170.510.550.62
20160.520.560.62
20150.460.570.62
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
668 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
10 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20252%3%4%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%5%
20182%4%5%
20173%2%3%
20162%3%3%
20152%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20252%8%8%
20243%8%8%
20232%7%8%
20222%7%8%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%7%
20194%6%7%
20184%5%7%
20172%5%6%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%6%
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# Black Students
21 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20252%6%6%
20242%6%6%
20232%6%6%
20222%7%6%
20212%6%7%
20203%7%7%
20193%6%6%
20183%6%6%
20173%6%6%
20163%6%6%
20154%6%6%
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# White Students
414 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
45%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202544%51%48%
202449%51%48%
202349%52%48%
202246%55%50%
202146%55%50%
202058%55%51%
201962%60%52%
201862%60%52%
201763%63%54%
201662%61%54%
201571%60%54%
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# 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
10,751 Students
% of Others Students
50%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202550%30%34%
202444%30%33%
202345%30%33%
202248%28%31%
202148%29%31%
202035%28%31%
201929%25%30%
201829%25%30%
201729%24%30%
201631%25%29%
201521%26%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
112 Teachers
3,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20258:110:112:1
202411:110:112:1
202311:110:112:1
202210:19:112:1
202110:19:112:1
20208:110:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20188:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20158:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
66%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202574%66%51%
202474%66%51%
202374%63%51%
202274%63%51%
202174%65%50%
202074%66%50%
201974%66%50%
201874%67%50%
201774%68%49%
201674%67%49%
201574%69%48%
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Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025101516
2024151516
2023151516
2022151516
2021151516
2020151516
2019151516
2018151616
2017151616
2016151616
2015101516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$51,180
$18,023
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202525%30%31%
202430%30%30%
202330%31%30%
202230%28%29%
202130%29%29%
202030%28%29%
201930%28%28%
201830%26%27%
201730%24%26%
201630%26%25%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,537
$7,857

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearRidgefield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$21,537$7,710$4,864
2024$13,791$7,493$4,788
2023$13,791$8,644$4,663
2022$13,791$8,873$4,366
2021$13,791$8,917$4,213
2020$13,791$8,382$4,101
2019$13,791$8,823$3,985
2018$13,791$9,602$3,694
2017$13,791$7,855$3,658
2016$13,791$7,555$3,429
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Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
78%
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 is Ridgefield Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Ridgefield?
5 private preschools are located in Ridgefield.
How diverse are private preschools in Ridgefield?
Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield?
40% of private preschools in Ridgefield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

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