Discover Ridgefield

Ridgefield is a beautiful, colonial town nestled in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. Established in 1709, Ridgefield offers the charm of a small New England town with all of the modern conveniences of today.

Year after year Connecticut Magazine ranks Ridgefield #1 when taking into consideration quality of life, schools, restaurants, low crime rate, cultural offerings and scope of services. The town offers a plethora of cultural, sports, and entertainment opportunities.

  • 25,033

    Population

  • 35

    Square Miles

  • 63 Miles

    Population Square Miles to New York City by Car

  • 70 Minutes

    To New York City by Rail from Katonah, NY Train Statio

Top-Rated Schools

Ridgefield is known for its excellent public and private schools

Elementary School (06)

Barlow Mountain Elementary School

(Grades K - 5)

Branchville Elementary School

(Grades K - 5)

Farmingville Elementary School

(Grades K - 5)

Ridgebury Elementary School

(Grades K - 5)

East Ridge Middle School

(Grades 6 - 8)

Veteran's Park Elementary School

(Grades K - 5)

Middle School (02)

Private School (02)

East Ridge Middle School

(Grades 6 - 8)

Scotland Elementary School

(Grades K - 5)

Scotts Ridge Middle School

(Grades 6 - 8)

High School (01)

Ridgefield Academy

(Ridgefield; PS 2s - Grade 8)

Saint Mary School

(Ridgefield;PS 3s - Grade 8)

Around Town

  • Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

    The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is located in downtown Ridgefield. It has no permanent collection and is the only museum in Connecticut that is dedicated solely to the exhibition of contemporary art. The museum's campus includes a two-acre Sculpture Garden and is walking distance from a Revolutionary War battlefield, many restaurants and shops.

  • Ridgefield Playhouse

    The Ridgefield Playhouse attracts high caliber entertainment from the music and arts world, hosting concerts, movie viewings, plays, and theatrical performances.

  • Ridgefield Public Library

    For well over 100 years the Library has served as a community destination and vital resource for members of the town. The library offers a robust list of adult and children's programs.

  • Prospector Theater

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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