It is a pleasure to introduce you to Saint Mary School. Our school offers a rich curriculum for pre-school students through the eighth grade. We are accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges.
On September 9, 2010, Saint Mary School in Ridgefield was honored to be named a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. This prestigious award places Saint Mary School among the top 50 private elementary, middle and high schools in the United States. The National Blue Ribbon Award recognizes public and private schools whose students achieve at very high levels. For details about the National Bue Ribbon Award please click here.
Saint Mary School is centrally located in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. The School is dedicated to meeting the needs of the growing student population in the Diocese of Bridgeport.
Our classroom
environment successfully
combines challenging core
academic material with a religious
education designed to nurture
and inspire our students
Students are welcome from Ridgefield as well as from the surrounding communities. The School currently draws students and families from Ridgefield, Danbury, Redding, Wilton and New York State. Ridgefield students receive free bus service. New York State residents living within 15 miles of the School also receive free service from their school districts.
School Info
School Year
Consists of 180 days and follows the Ridgefield Public School calendar with the exception of the observance of holy days.
School Hours:
7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., K–8th Grade. Dismissal at 10:55 am for half days
Testing
Testing follows the program of the Diocese. Iowa Standardized Tests are administered in March for Grades K-8.
Admission Policy
Students are welcome from the regional parishes as well as from surrounding towns. Saint Mary School has an open admissions policy without regard to race, creed or color.
"Faith in Every Student"
Saint Mary School
183 High Ridge Avenue
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203-438-7288
Saint Mary School is a proud member of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce
