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Best 06877 Connecticut Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,386 students in 06877, CT (there are , serving 933 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 06877, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06877, CT are Farmingville Elementary School, Branchville Elementary School and Veterans Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06877 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06877, CT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06877, CT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmingville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
324 Farmingville Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5570
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Branchville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
40 Florida Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Veterans Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8 Governor St.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ridgebury Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
112 Bennett's Farm Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5875
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5825
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Ridgefield High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
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 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
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 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 06877 Connecticut

06877, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
25 Gilbert Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-2878
Gr: 9-11 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
District Program Bmes Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Gr: 5 | 1 student
District Program Erms Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
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
Ridgefield Transition Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8 Governor St.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-6571
Gr: 12 | 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 06877, CT?
How many public schools are located in 06877?
9 public schools are located in 06877.
What percentage of students in 06877 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 06877 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06877?
06877 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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