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Ridgefield Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 926 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ridgefield Private Preschools (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)

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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
230 Schools
# Students
926 Students
35,830 Students
% Students of Color
19%
29%
0.56
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
668 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
2%
# Asian Students
10 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
21 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
414 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
45%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
455 Students
10,742 Students
% of Others Students
49%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
112 Teachers
3,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
66%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$51,180
$18,186
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,537
$7,857
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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