Best High Schools in Ridgefield, CT

Ridgefield, CT has 5 high schools with 7,610 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ridgefield score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ridgefield exceed expectations.

1. North Salem Middle School/high School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Salem Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students

2. Wilton High School

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students

3. Ridgefield High School

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students

4. Joel Barlow High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students

5. Danbury High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Danbury School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3590 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ridgefield, CT

Ridgefield, CT has 5 middle schools with 3,008 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ridgefield score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ridgefield exceed expectations.

1. Middlebrook School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students

2. East Ridge Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students

3. John Read Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Redding School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 350 Students

4. Scotts Ridge Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students

5. Westside Middle School Academy

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Danbury School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ridgefield, CT

Ridgefield, CT has 11 elementary schools with 3,935 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ridgefield score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ridgefield exceed expectations.

1. Scotland Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students

2. Veterans Park Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students

3. Farmingville Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students

4. Ridgebury Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students

5. Branchville Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students

6. Barlow Mountain Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

7. Redding Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Redding School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 479 Students

8. Mill Ridge Primary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Danbury School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 329 Students

9. Miller-driscoll School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wilton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 842 Students

10. St Mary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Mary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgefield, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Ridgefield, CT has a total population of 25,106 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ridgefield, CT

14,553

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

72%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ridgefield, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgefield, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgefield, CT.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,529 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ridgefield, CT Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations