Ridgefield Academy Photo - At Ridgefield Academy, imaginations flourish and academic excellence takes root. Here, the dreamers of today become the thinkers of tomorrow.

Best Ridgefield Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 846 students in Ridgefield, CT (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,386 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Ridgefield, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Ridgefield, CT include Ridgefield Academy and St. Mary School.
50% of private schools in Ridgefield, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top Ranked Ridgefield Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - At Ridgefield Academy, imaginations flourish and academic excellence takes root. Here, the dreamers of today become the thinkers of tomorrow.
(11)
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Grades: NS-8
| 448 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
183 High Ridge Ave
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-7288
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Methodist Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
207 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-9204
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Ridgefield Montessori School
Montessori School
96 Danbury Rd Ste 12
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-4506
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ridgefield, Connecticut

Ridgefield, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Maimonides Academy (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
46 Peaceable Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 748-7129
Grades: NS-K
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ridgefield, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Ridgefield, CT include Ridgefield Academy and St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Ridgefield?
4 private schools are located in Ridgefield.
What percentage of students in Ridgefield go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Ridgefield are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ridgefield?
50% of private schools in Ridgefield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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