Crescent Ridge Academy vs. Villa Madonna Montessori
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School Overview
School
Overview
Crescent Ridge Academy (CRA) is a Montessori school providing an authentic Montessori academic curriculum of individualized learning that optimizes the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child.
Children are guided by degreed and certified teachers who embrace the Montessori Philosophy.
CRA is the only school in Northern Kentucky to be accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS).
Additionally, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services licenses the Early Childhood program, which is 5-STAR-rated by the Kentucky All Stars program.
At CRA, we work in a collaborative partnership with parents, faculty, and children to combine Montessori Philosophy and its resulting pedagogy with experiential learning.
Villa Madonna Montessori is a non-profit Montessori School (ages 3-6) sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of St.
Walburg Monastery in Northern Kentucky. Our unique setting is a converted brick barn situated on 200 plus scenic acres overlooking the Ohio River in Villa Hills, Ky.
Grades Offered
NS-6
PK-K
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1967
1971
Students Body
Total Students
109 students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
59
38
Kindergarten Students
12
11
Grade 1 Students
15
-
Grade 2 Students
7
-
Grade 3 Students
7
-
Grade 4 Students
2
-
Grade 5 Students
5
-
Grade 6 Students
2
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
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Average Class Size
24
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,000
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% on Financial Aid
10%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Lee Day
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