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St. Mary School

183 High Ridge Ave Ridgefield, CT 06877
Tel: (203) 438-7288
www.smsridgefield.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • 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 (26-27)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. Mary School
Pre-K67
Kind42
117
214
312
423
520
618
722
810
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Pre-K is largest with 67 students, far more than Grade 8’s 10.
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Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
School Motto
Have Faith, Work Hard, Shine Bright

Student Body

Total Students
245 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 33%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

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Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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School Notes

  • 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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