Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ox Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ox Ridge Elementary School serves the north part of Darien, CT, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ox Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ox Ridge Elementary School's student population of 625 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
625 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ox Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ox Ridge Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
81%
46%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ox Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ox Ridge Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ox Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ox Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tokeneke Elementary School, Hindley Elementary School, Royle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ox Ridge Elementary School?
625 students attend Ox Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ox Ridge Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ox Ridge Elementary School?
Ox Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ox Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ox Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ox Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ox Ridge Elementary School is part of Darien School District.
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