Cresthill Academy vs. The Hudson School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Overview
Founded in 2010, Cresthill Academy is the premiere child care center in New Jersey with full time and part time programs for infant, toddler, preschool and Kindergarten.
Before school and after school care and summer camp programs are available at select locations.
We are open year round and have six child care locations in Northern New Jersey; East Hanover, Harrison, Hoboken Uptown, Hoboken South, Hoboken Downtown, and Lyndhurst.
Our center is proud of our progressive and holistic approach to education and care! We are proud to offer an all organic meal plan for all children on table food that is freshly prepared by our Cresthill Chef.
Our progressive curriculum features mandarin language classes starting in infancy, music and movement classes, science explorations and more!.
The Hudson School provides intellectually inquisitive students with a rigorous college-preparatory education that inspires independent thinking, lifelong learning and a sense of community.
We foster an eclectic and supportive environment that challenges students and teachers to fully develop their talents through a creative and stimulating interdisciplinary curriculum.
Our goal is to develop compassionate, responsible, principled citizens who are socially conscious and committed to lifelong learning and serrvice. The school fosters an eclectic and supportive enviornment that challenges students and faculty to develop their passions and talents through a stimulating, balanced and creative interdisciplinary curriculum.
Grades Offered
NS-K
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
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Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2010
1978
Students Body
Total Students
492 students
193 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
41%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
76
-
Pre-K Students
256
-
Kindergarten Students
156
-
Grade 1 Students
4
-
Grade 5 Students
-
20
Grade 6 Students
-
32
Grade 7 Students
-
23
Grade 8 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
-
16
Grade 10 Students
-
25
Grade 11 Students
-
27
Grade 12 Students
-
14
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
31 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
70%
Average Class Size
12
15
Number of AP Classes
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14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:6
Average SAT score
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1290
Average ACT score
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27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform for Pre-K program)
(Uniform for Pre-K program)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,400
$28,310
Tuition Notes
Full time, Part-time, or half-day programs
We have a need-blind admission policy and offer generous financial aid to students who qualify.
% on Financial Aid
15%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
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Acceptance Rate
85%
75%
Admissions Director
Christina Dorando
Michael Szarek
Admissions Associate
Monika Meyer
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Mandarin, Spansh
Chorus, Diversity Club, Fencing Club, Instrumental Band, Instrumental Ensemble, Instrumental Music Lessons, Journalism Club, Musical Theater, Student Council, Theatre/Drama, Yearbook Club