Adelbrook (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Adelbrook

60 Hicksville Rd
Cromwell, CT 06416

Tel: (860) 635-5801

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Learning Center At The Children's Home Of Cromwell has been caring for kids and families in need since 1900.

Today, The Home is a state-of-the-art residential treatment center, special education school, and family treatment center.

The Children's Home provides comprehensive and invididualized Therapeutic Treatment and Education for children and families in need throughtout Connecticut by Providing children with a safe place to grow and learn, Creatively responding to the changing needs of their families, Partnering with communities to provide opportunties and hope.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CT School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 79 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Adelbrook ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Year Founded

1900

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

Learning Center At The Children's Home Of Cromwell has been caring for kids and families in need since 1900. Today, The Home is a state-of-the-art residential treatment center, special education school, and family treatment center. The Children's Home provides comprehensive and invididualized Therapeutic Treatment and Education for children and families in need throughtout Connecticut by Providing children with a safe place to grow and learn, Creatively responding to the changing needs of their families, Partnering with communities to provide opportunties and hope.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Adelbrook's ranking?

Adelbrook ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Adelbrook?

The application deadline for Adelbrook is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 2/28/2012

This program was a big help for me, the education is tops!!

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CT School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 79 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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