Ridgefield School District
School District · Ridgefield, Connecticut
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,474
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,474
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#21 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,082
+$2,077 vs Connecticut median
District size
4,474 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Ridgefield School District ranks #21 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Ridgefield School District's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Barlow Mountain Elementary School (9.3/10), Ridgefield High School (8.3/10), and Ridgebury Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ridgefield School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ridgefield School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barlow Mountain Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Ridgefield High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Ridgebury Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | East Ridge Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Branchville Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Scotts Ridge Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Farmingville Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Scotland Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Veterans Park Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ridgefield School District
Ridgefield School District is a Ridgefield, Connecticut school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 4,474 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $27,082 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Ridgefield School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barlow Mountain Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Ridgefield School District students show an average math proficiency of 81.1% and ELA proficiency of 84.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ridgefield School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ridgefield School District with test data.
Schools in Ridgefield School District
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Ridgefield
- Total Enrollment
- 4,474
- Teachers (FTE)
- 371
- District spending per student
- $27,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ridgefield School District?
The average composite rating for Ridgefield School District is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District's district-level spending was $27,082 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ridgefield School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ridgefield School District is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ridgefield School District?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ridgefield School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Ridgefield School District?
Across schools in Ridgefield School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 81.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 84.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ridgefield School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Ridgefield School District has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 81.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 84.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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