Scotland Elementary School

Scotland Elementary School serves 333 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Ridgefield, Connecticut. This well-regarded public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 with 26 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students receive personalized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranking 79th out of 996 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 92nd percentile.

Students consistently achieve high proficiency rates, with 87% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, while 77% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. These impressive results reflect both the school's educational approach and the supportive community environment. Scotland Elementary draws families from an affluent and highly educated neighborhood where 72% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area boasts a median household income of $169,623 and maintains a low poverty rate of just 3.7%, factors that often correlate with strong educational outcomes and robust family support for learning. Located at 111 Barlow Mountain Road, the school sits in a town setting on the fringe of an urban area, offering families the benefits of suburban tranquility while maintaining accessibility to broader metropolitan resources and opportunities.