Timber Ridge School is approved as a special education facility.
Our instructional programs meet the needs of emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students.
We are licensed by the Virginia Interdepartmental Office for the Regulation of Children's Facilities and we meet the Special Education standards.
We are accredited by the Virginia Association of Specialized Education Facilities and by the National Council for the Accreditation of Special Education Services.
All our educational staff have certificates to teach special education and in their content area.
Timber Ridge School is a licensed residential treatment and accredited educational program serving young men with a history of serious emotional, learning, and behavioral difficulties.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1971
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: SHAPES….
- Timber Ridge School is approved as a special education facility. Our instructional programs meet the needs of emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students. We are licensed by the Virginia Interdepartmental Office for the Regulation of Children's Facilities and we meet the Special Education standards. We are accredited by the Virginia Association of Specialized Education Facilities and by the National Council for the Accreditation of Special Education Services. All our educational staff have certificates to teach special education and in their content area. Timber Ridge School is a licensed residential treatment and accredited educational program serving young men with a history of serious emotional, learning, and behavioral difficulties.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Timber Ridge School?
The application deadline for Timber Ridge School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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