Best Schools in Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield, CT has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 15,371 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Ridgefield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ridgefield, CT
The top high schools in Ridgefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students
2. Ridgefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
3. Joel Barlow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students
4. Danbury High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danbury School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3590 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgefield, CT
The top middle schools in Ridgefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middlebrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
2. East Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
3. John Read Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redding School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 350 Students
4. Scotts Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
5. Rogers Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danbury School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgefield, CT
The top elementary schools in Ridgefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
2. Veterans Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
3. Ridgebury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
4. Branchville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
5. Farmingville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
6. Barlow Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
7. Cider Mill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 770 Students
8. Redding Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redding School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 479 Students
9. Mill Ridge Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danbury School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 329 Students
10. King Street Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danbury School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 389 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
12.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ridgefield, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ridgefield, CT
How many schools are in Ridgefield, CT?
Ridgefield, CT has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,371 students in total.
How do schools in Ridgefield perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Ridgefield score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Ridgefield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ridgefield?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Ridgefield
9 of 9 schools in Ridgefield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 9
All 9 public schools we grade in Ridgefield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Barlow Mountain Elementary School
- Branchville Elementary School
- Farmingville Elementary School
- Ridgebury Elementary School
- Scotland Elementary School
- Veterans Park Elementary School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.