Ridgefield Academy
Tel: (203)894-1800
- Ridgefield Academy is a co-educational, independent day school for students enrolled in preschool through eighth grade.
- The mission of Ridgefield Academy is to educate and encourage students to become knowledgeable, independent thinkers who are passionate about learning and embrace new challenges with confidence and enthusiasm. We maintain high academic standards and emphasize the importance of responsibility, respect, and service to others in all areas of school life.
- We strive to be an inclusive, diverse and close-knit community where our students are valued, supported and inspired to excel.
- Ridgefield Academy empowers every child to realize his or her full potential by bringing together academic excellence, innovative programming and a diverse, supportive community.
- Thanks to talented teachers and small class sizes, we can take teaching out of the textbooks and bring lessons to life with memorable experiences. When children learn by doing, they care more, remember more and are empowered to achieve more.
- The result Students who are motivated, joyful and engaged in their learning.
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School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 1975 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 265 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 74% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (khaki, white and navy) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Range: 24,720-36,050 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $13,791 |
| Admissions Director | David Suter |
| Admissions Associate | Julie Alzapiedi |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts, Athletics, cooking, etc., STEM Arts, Athletics, cooking, etc., STEM, |
School Notes
- From the earliest days of preschool to the final days of eighth grade, our school community is defined by close, caring relationships, solid values, and a strong partnership between home and school. Beyond academic achievement, these are the qualities that make a Ridgefield Academy education so valuable.At Ridgefield Academy, our central goal is to help students gain the knowledge, skills, strength of character, and confidence to go forward and lead lives filled with promise. We believe this is the essence of a good education, and it is what matters the most.
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School Reviews
| 5 2/17/2013 Ridgefield Academy reaches every student at his or her level and offers an integrated curriculum that fosters critical thinking skills, collaboration, and public speaking. The teachers are caring and supportive, and the culture is wonderfully warm. What a great place for a child to develop not only great skills, but confidence!! So happy we found RA! - Posted by Parent - karar |
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