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St. Mary School

183 High Ridge Ave Ridgefield, CT 06877

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • The Purpose Of Saint Mary's School Is To Educate The Whole Child Through Programs Encompassing The Development Of The Students.
  • This Will Enable Students To Become Contributing Members Of The School, Parish, And Community.
  • As A Staff, We Believe That In A Gospel-rooted Educational Environment Where Students Experience Christian Community Service, Students Will Be Encouraged To Integrate Faith And Christian Values Into Their Daily Lives And Thus Be Provided With A Healthy Attitude Which They Will Carry With Them For The Rest Of Their Lives.
  • It is the mission of St. Mary School of Milford, Connecticut, to provide a nurturing and challenging environment, which encourages and allows children from preschool through grade eight to grow in faith and knowledge.
  • The school integrates our faith and Catholic teaching with a strong academic curriculum founded on solid educational principles.
  • The goal of the school is to prepare its students to become Christian adults who live the message of Jesus by caring for and serving others.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1996
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
School Motto
Have Faith, Work Hard, Shine Bright

Student Body

Total Students
245 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • The Purpose Of Saint Mary's School Is To Educate The Whole Child Through Programs Encompassing The Development Of The Students. This Will Enable Students To Become Contributing Members Of The School, Parish, And Community. As A Staff, We Believe That In A Gospel-rooted Educational Environment Where Students Experience Christian Community Service, Students Will Be Encouraged To Integrate Faith And Christian Values Into Their Daily Lives And Thus Be Provided With A Healthy Attitude Which They Will Carry With Them For The Rest Of Their Lives. It is the mission of St. Mary School of Milford, Connecticut, to provide a nurturing and challenging environment, which encourages and allows children from preschool through grade eight to grow in faith and knowledge. The school integrates our faith and Catholic teaching with a strong academic curriculum founded on solid educational principles. The goal of the school is to prepare its students to become Christian adults who live the message of Jesus by caring for and serving others.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Fairfield County, CT is $25,804 for elementary schools and $33,260 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fairfield County, CT is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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