The Long Ridge School

I love love love this school! My son is just about finished his second year at Long Ridge and we have had a wonderful experience thus far. He loves going to school, and we love the sense of community. It is a very warm and caring environment and we couldn't be happier.
--Submitted by a parent

The Long Ridge School provides children with the environment to not only learn, but also learn how they learn best and what areas need improvement. It allows children to become the best person they can be and have confidence in who that person is. In a world that is so busy, competitive and hectic LRS has taught my children that the people they are truly competing with are themselves. In doing so my children will not only graduate with an excellent academic background but with the character and confidence to succeed regardless of where and what they do in the future.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers at Long Ridge seem to be challenged by the administration. If you have a child who fits into the mold than you'll be more than welcome. Ours wasn't and after a short time we were asked to not allow our child to return. A five year old doesn't necessarily have a filter however I thought parents might. He wasn't challenged but was bored. After having him removed from the school he is now doing brilliantly in public school. I wouldn't waste the money on this one.

The quality and experience of the teaching staff is unsurpassed. My kids got a terrific foundation at Long Ridge and have gone on to very successful careers.
--Submitted by a parent

My twins are in their fourth year at LRS. The teachers have been phenomenal in recognizing and supporting each child's strengths and learning style. Small size of the school facilitates individualized instruction and a sense of community.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of 2 Long Ridge School graduates. Both of my children attended the school from the age of 2 and recently graduated in the 5th grade. I feel so fortunate to have been able to give my children this educational experience. They have both gone on to another private school for middle school and are flourishing, both academically and socially. At Long Ridge, my children were nurtured, encouraged, educated and loved and as a result they are totally confident in who they are as students and as kind, respectful, and articulate young men. I cannot thank the school enough!
--Submitted by a parent

After being accepted to five different schools, we chose LRS for our son--I couldn't be happier. Following a less than impressive experience at another private nursery school, it is such a thrill to see my son jump out of bed and WANT to go to school every morning and be excited about what they are going to do that day. He is a bright little scientist but is also very shy. He really came into his own this year. As you would expect in all private schools, the academics are challenging and advanced and there are lots of 'extras', but the teachers are also concerned about what kind of person he is becoming. His confidence, enthusiasm, and creativity have exploded this year---I attribute it to his teachers and the small-school atmosphere that makes him feel comfortable. He said to me, 'Everyone at school knows who I am!'
--Submitted by a parent

Though my children have long since graduated (both are now in college) I am thankful for the solid preparation they received at Long Ridge. Classes are small and the teachers are attuned to and familiar with the different needs of each child so can use developmentally appropriate materials and techniques. The school emphasizes independent thought, the joy of learning, and critical thinking - all of which are important skills throughout life. The integrated curriculum helps students see the connections between different areas of study, and specialists in science, art, music, and Spanish complement the work of the classroom teachers. My children loved going to school each day. All in all a wonderful experience!
--Submitted by a parent

The Long Ridge School provides a wonderful education for children that thrive in an informal loosely structured environment. The music program is especially strong, with children learning to play recorder, dulcimer and handbells. The integrated curriculum ties together activities with music being about what is being studied. The dulcimers are even made by the students. Parents are very involved with the school, and if you don't know most of the parents by their first name, you are likely to know them at least by the first name of their students.
--Submitted by Aldon Hynes, a parent