You may request information about Ridgefield Academy by completing the online inquiry form, or by contacting David Suter, Associate Head of School & Director of Enrollment, by phone (203.894.1800 x112) or by email.

We invite you to take a tour of our campus, meet our students and faculty, and learn more about our academic programs during one of our Admissions Events. Additionally, we encourage you to schedule a private parent visit during which we can sit and talk about your child or children and what you are looking for in your next school. You may schedule your visit either before or after an application has been submitted by calling the Admission Office at 203.894.1800 x112.

For your convenience, Ridgefield Academy accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO), which simplifies the application process by allowing you to apply to multiple schools using a single application. SAO is also used by many of our peer schools and boarding schools.

To begin your application, please visit the SAO website and create an account or sign in to complete the Student Profile.

Upon RA's receipt of the Student Profile and a non-refundable fee of $50, we will invite you to campus for a campus tour and interview with a member of the Admissions team.

For for more information about the Standard Application Online, please visit the Standard Application Online (SAO) FAQs.

The deadline for applications to the first round of admissions is January 15, 2021. Applications completed after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space allows. The rolling admissions process in no way hinders a family's ability to find the best school fit when space is available.
 

Once the application has been submitted, supplemental materials such as transcripts and recommendations can also be uploaded to the SAO website.

Applicants to grades 5-8 are encouraged to submit either their SSAT or their ISEE scores from the current year. To register or find locations and testing dates, please visit either the SSAT or ISEE websites for details. Applicants to grades K-4 will complete an in-house assessment, which may include a DRA (diagnostic reading assessment, writing prompt, and/or math assessment).