Barlow Mountain Elementary School is one of the six elementary schools in Ridgefield. The school, which serves about 430 students in pre-K through fifth grade, sits on a campus adjoining Scotland Elementary School. A major building renovation was completed in 2003.
The school teaches using the Responsive Classroom program, which integrates social skills with academics and encourages students to take an active role in their learning.
The principal of Barlow Mountain is Rebecca Pembrook.