Best Ridgefield Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,037 students in Ridgefield, CT. The top-ranked public middle schools in Ridgefield, CT are East Ridge Middle School and Scotts Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgefield, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Ridgefield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Ridgefield, CT (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Scotts Ridge Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5725
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ridgefield, Connecticut

Ridgefield, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
25 Gilbert Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-2878
Gr: 9-11 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Gr: 5 | 1 student
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Gr: 7 | 1 student
District Program Res (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
112 Bennetts Farm Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Gr: 3-5 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 12%
District Program Ses (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Gr: 5 | 3 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
70 Prospect Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-2800
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students
8 Governor St.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-6571
Gr: 12 | 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ridgefield, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ridgefield, CT include East Ridge Middle School and Scotts Ridge Middle School. Ridgefield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public middle schools are located in Ridgefield?
2 public middle schools are located in Ridgefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield?
Ridgefield public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ridgefield are often viewed compared to one another?

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