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Ridgefield School District

At a glance

5^thof 156 Connecticut districts▲ 2

Better than 96% of Connecticut districts

Elementary 6 Middle 2 High 1Grades PK, KG-12

90 East Ridge Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877·(203) 894-5550·All Connecticut district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 96.8% of districts

Schools

4,378

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedVeterans Park Elementary School9^th of 493 Connecticut elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Barlow Mountain Elementary School up 31 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

East Ridge Middle School 10.7 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

5★

4★

1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The Ridgefield School District in Connecticut is home to 9 exceptional schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 5 out of 156 school districts in the state and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating its outstanding academic performance and educational quality.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as top performers. Veterans Park Elementary School consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in Connecticut, with exceptional test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Branchville Elementary School is another high-achieving school, ranking 15th out of 493 elementary schools in the state. At the middle school level, East Ridge Middle School stands out, ranking 9th out of 252 Connecticut middle schools and boasting impressive proficiency rates in core subjects.

The Ridgefield School District as a whole demonstrates a commitment to excellence, with all of its schools performing at the top of the state. The district's graduation rates, test scores, and resource allocation suggest a well-rounded and equitable education system that is effectively serving its diverse student population. While the district faces some challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate, its overall performance and reputation make it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality education in the area.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)			SBAC English Language Arts (2025)						SBAC Mathematics (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Branchville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Florida Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5850	340	28	12.3	7.4%	284 (83.5%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.9%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	92.2	15^th of 493 public elementary schools	97.0%		90.8	27^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.6%	12	89.5			78.8	81.8	82.5				86.5	85.5	78.9				$24,330
East Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	10 East Ridge Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5500	489	45	10.7	11.0%	384 (78.5%)	3 (0.6%)	47 (9.6%)	32 (6.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	92.8	9^th of 252 public middle schools	96.4%		94.3	6^th of 250 public middle schools	97.6%	3		74.2					77.4	89.7	75.9				74.8	84.2	75.6	$25,718
Farmingville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 Farmingville Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 894-5570	311	24	12.7	3.2%	253 (81.4%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.0%)	13 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.5%)	87.5	48^th of 493 public elementary schools	90.3%		91.4	23^rd of 497 public elementary schools	95.4%	25	75.4			75.4	74.1	76.6				77.2	82.8	81.5				$24,171
Ridgebury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	112 Bennett's Farm Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5875	322	26	12.4	5.9%	256 (79.5%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (9.3%)	19 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	91.4	20^th of 493 public elementary schools	95.9%		89	41^st of 497 public elementary schools	91.8%	21	85.9			75.4	83.9	84.4				80.3	89.3	76.6				$24,690
Ridgefield High School	Public	9-12	700 North Salem Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 894-5750	1,411	124	11.4	8.9%	1,088 (77.1%)	14 (1.0%)	145 (10.3%)	95 (6.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (4.3%)								(n/a)			67.1													$26,676
Scotland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Barlow Mountain Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 894-5825	318	28	11.3	4.1%	256 (80.5%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.9%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	86.7	53^rd of 493 public elementary schools	89.2%		89.7	35^th of 497 public elementary schools	93.0%	18	77.8			80.4	69.5	77.8				73.2	84.7	76.2				$24,754
Veterans Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 Governor St.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5525	262	19	13.8	12.2%	200 (76.3%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (8.8%)	21 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)	93.1	9^th of 493 public elementary schools	98.2%		95.8	2^nd of 497 public elementary schools	99.6%	7				75.5	89.2	92.5				83.7	91.9					$23,829
Scotts Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	750 North Salem Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5725	548	50	10.9	6.6%	433 (79.0%)	4 (0.7%)	52 (9.5%)	36 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	90.1	17^th of 252 public middle schools	93.3%		92.4	10^th of 250 public middle schools	96.0%	7		81.7					74.9	75.3	81.1				60.5	72.3	85.0	$26,145
Barlow Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	115 Barlow Mountain Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5800	377	30	12.6	8.2%	275 (72.9%)	4 (1.1%)	37 (9.8%)	32 (8.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.2%)	92.5	13^th of 493 public elementary schools	97.4%		88.3	44^th of 497 public elementary schools	91.1%	31	78.8			81.6	83.3	86.4				89.8	85.4	81.8				$23,251

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Wilton School District	4.09 mi	4	8^th
Weston School District	5.19 mi	4	3^rd
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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