The Long Ridge School

• With a unique focus on nursery and elementary education, The Long Ridge School is a warm, joyful environment where students excel through progressive, inquiry-based, personalized learning. When you visit our expansive, idyllic campus, you'll find an inclusive community, where teachers, students, and parents of all backgrounds work together to guide children toward becoming compassionate global citizens. Our teachers nurture each child's strengths and interests-instilling confidence and leadership skills; fostering academic, social, and emotional development; and collaboratively building for each student the foundation for a fulfilling future.

• School Motto: 'Loving kindness prevails.'
• School Mascot: Owl

We believe:

• Children should be valued for their uniqueness, ideas and talents.
• Children achieve their highest potential in a challenging academic environment that addresses each child's social and emotional development.
• Children learn in different ways and at different rates.
• Children should be active participants in their own learning; we encourage children to explore, experience and investigate as part of the educational process.
• The natural range of abilities and levels of development typical of young children are best accommodated in multi-age groups.
• Children learn best in an engaging environment where themes are relevant and meaningful.
• Interdisciplinary studies promote a deep understanding and mastery of the skills and concepts expected at each grade level.
• Children thrive in a rich learning environment that includes visual and performing arts, science, technology, Spanish and physical education.