Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ridge Hill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Ridge Hill School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Hill School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ridge Hill School is ranked #563 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ridge Hill School often compared to?
Ridge Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Glen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ridge Hill School?
307 students attend Ridge Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Ridge Hill School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Hill School?
Ridge Hill School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridge Hill School offer ?
Ridge Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Hill School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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