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St. Mary School

183 High Ridge Ave
Ridgefield, CT 06877

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Tel: (203) 438-7288

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The Purpose Of Saint Mary's School Is To Educate The Whole Child Through Programs Encompassing The Development Of The Students.

This Will Enable Students To Become Contributing Members Of The School, Parish, And Community.

As A Staff, We Believe That In A Gospel-rooted Educational Environment Where Students Experience Christian Community Service, Students Will Be Encouraged To Integrate Faith And Christian Values Into Their Daily Lives And Thus Be Provided With A Healthy Attitude Which They Will Carry With Them For The Rest Of Their Lives.

It is the mission of St. Mary School of Milford, Connecticut, to provide a nurturing and challenging environment, which encourages and allows children from preschool through grade eight to grow in faith and knowledge.

The school integrates our faith and Catholic teaching with a strong academic curriculum founded on solid educational principles.

The goal of the school is to prepare its students to become Christian adults who live the message of Jesus by caring for and serving others.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CT School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 245 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1996

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Student Body

Total Students

245 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Have Faith, Work Hard, Shine Bright

The Purpose Of Saint Mary's School Is To Educate The Whole Child Through Programs Encompassing The Development Of The Students. This Will Enable Students To Become Contributing Members Of The School, Parish, And Community. As A Staff, We Believe That In A Gospel-rooted Educational Environment Where Students Experience Christian Community Service, Students Will Be Encouraged To Integrate Faith And Christian Values Into Their Daily Lives And Thus Be Provided With A Healthy Attitude Which They Will Carry With Them For The Rest Of Their Lives. It is the mission of St. Mary School of Milford, Connecticut, to provide a nurturing and challenging environment, which encourages and allows children from preschool through grade eight to grow in faith and knowledge. The school integrates our faith and Catholic teaching with a strong academic curriculum founded on solid educational principles. The goal of the school is to prepare its students to become Christian adults who live the message of Jesus by caring for and serving others.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CT School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 245 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Fairfield County, CT is $25,620 for elementary schools and $32,875 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fairfield County, CT is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).