St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Ridgefield, CT
183 High Ridge Ave, Ridgefield, CT 68774
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
- Serving families in Ridgefield since at least 2011
St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 194 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 194
- Teachers
- 23.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 106 girls, 88 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Bridgeport
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 50 Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Mary School
What grades does St. Mary School serve?
St. Mary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary School?
About 194 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary School?
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