Ridgefield Academy is proud to announce that the Class of 2025 has successfully completed the secondary school placement process.
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On May 14th, 2025, Ridgefield Academy welcomed back alumna Phoebe Schecter ’03 for a day of inspiration, reflection, and connection. Phoebe is a trailblazer in the NFL, having been the first ever female coach for the Buffalo Bills in 2017, but much of her story traces back to RA, where she attended from Grades 3–8.
Several teams representing Ridgefield Academy recently earned Highest Honors in the 2024-2025 WordMasters Challenge™—a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 125,000 students annually.
Ridgefield Academy is proud to announce that 17 of its students have been recognized for their participation in the 2024-2025 MOEMS® (Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools), a rigorous international program that fosters problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through competitive mathematics.
French teacher Marie Desmons, who has been a part of the RA/LP community for 26 years, reflects on her time as part of the school's 50th anniversary celebration.
Q&A With Sandy Gibson, Former RA Teacher from 1995 - 2016
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Middle school students at RA face a challenge as a team.
Kindergarten is a critical year of learning, when children explore the world around them, find what sparks their curiosity, and discover that learning can be joyful. Learn about how the foundation established in Ridgefield Academy's kindergarten classrooms prepares students for a lifetime of positive learning.
The middle school years are a navigation of change in many ways, and it is important for students to be in a supportive school environment that understands middle school students and the challenges they are facing.
Intentional connectedness is a distinguishing factor of the educational program and mission at Ridgefield Academy.
Families should choose their children’s schools as purposefully as they choose a new home. Rather than accept a one-size-fits-all education for your one-of-a-kind child, function and fit should be central to the decision.
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