For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,930 students in 06877, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 06877 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06877, CT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06877, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmingville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
324 Farmingville Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5570
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5570
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Branchville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
40 Florida Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5850
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Veterans Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 Governor St.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5525
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ridgebury Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Bennett's Farm Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5875
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5875
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5825
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5825
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5800
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06877, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06877, CT include Farmingville Elementary School, Branchville Elementary School and Veterans Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 06877?
6 public preschools are located in 06877.
What is the racial composition of students in 06877?
06877 public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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