Villa Madonna Montessori vs. Crescent Ridge Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-K
NS-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1971
1967
Students Body
Total Students
49 students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
59
Kindergarten Students
11
12
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
2 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
90%
Average Class Size
n/a
24
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:25
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$12,000
% on Financial Aid
n/a
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Admissions Director
n/a
Lee Day