TLC Rolling Ridge offers a friendly, rural setting. Our education program is entirely individualized.
Teachers and students plan each day and write each objective.
Opportunities exist for vocational shadowing and work-study. We use the most effective assessment and teaching tools to make sure that your child learns, because we believe your child is unique and capable.
Our students find challenge and motivation in wilderness camping, canoeing, and hiking.
Noncompetitive sports and games, swimming, boating, and biking are part of the daily program.
We want students to have fun and increase their self-esteem while practicing new skills.
We offer counseling and testing to help your child meet the challenges of choosing a career or vocation.
Our staff includes clinicians who work with parents, teachers, and house parents to identify treatment goals and to measure progress.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CT School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
TLC Rolling Ridge ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
300 acres
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Tara Scanlon
School Notes
- School Motto: Because Every Child Can Succeed
- TLC Rolling Ridge offers a friendly, rural setting. Our education program is entirely individualized. Teachers and students plan each day and write each objective. Opportunities exist for vocational shadowing and work-study. We use the most effective assessment and teaching tools to make sure that your child learns, because we believe your child is unique and capable. Our students find challenge and motivation in wilderness camping, canoeing, and hiking. Noncompetitive sports and games, swimming, boating, and biking are part of the daily program. We want students to have fun and increase their self-esteem while practicing new skills. We offer counseling and testing to help your child meet the challenges of choosing a career or vocation. Our staff includes clinicians who work with parents, teachers, and house parents to identify treatment goals and to measure progress.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TLC Rolling Ridge's ranking?
TLC Rolling Ridge ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for TLC Rolling Ridge?
The application deadline for TLC Rolling Ridge is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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