Ridgebury Elementary School

Ridgebury Elementary School serves 351 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Ridgefield, Connecticut, maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.3 to 1 with 23 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #165 out of 996 Connecticut elementary schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide. Students at Ridgebury Elementary consistently achieve solid results on standardized assessments, with 87% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading, while 77% reach proficiency in mathematics.

These outcomes reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence across core subject areas. The school draws families from an affluent and highly educated community in the 06877 zip code area, where 72% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $169,623. With a low poverty rate of just 3.7% and median home values of $757,900, the neighborhood reflects a stable, professionally-oriented population that prioritizes education.

Ridgebury Elementary is situated in a town setting on the fringe of an urban area, offering students the benefits of a close-knit community atmosphere while maintaining access to broader metropolitan resources and opportunities.