Craig Upper School
School Notes Overview:
The Craig School, established in 1980, is an independent, nonprofit school for bright young people in grades 3 through 12 who have diagnosed, language-based learning differences. We offer a college preparatory curriculum for children of average or above average ability with such disorders as dyslexia, auditory processing and attention deficit. The Craig School has two campuses: a lower school (grades 3-8) located in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey and an upper school (grades 9-12) located in nearby Lincoln Park, New Jersey. The enrollment for this year is 163 students. Our mission is to work with children of average to above average ability who learn differently and to help them acquire the skills they need to enable them to learn steadily throughout their lives. ...
School Overview:
Craig Upper School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Morris County, NJ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 62 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 13% | 33% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 23 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Craig School, established in 1980, is an independent, nonprofit school for bright young people in grades 3 through 12 who have diagnosed, language-based learning differences. We offer a college preparatory curriculum for children of average or above average ability with such disorders as dyslexia, auditory processing and attention deficit. The Craig School has two campuses: a lower school (grades 3-8) located in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey and an upper school (grades 9-12) located in nearby Lincoln Park, New Jersey. The enrollment for this year is 163 students. Our mission is to work with children of average to above average ability who learn differently and to help them acquire the skills they need to enable them to learn steadily throughout their lives.
- Profile last updated: 03/05/2009
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- Numerous Morris County schools close for snow (Daily Record)
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (07035) | School Zip (07035) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 10,938 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 38% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $68,988 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (07035) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 76% / 24% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Chancellor Academy - 88 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Lakeview Learning Center - 77 students - 3.5 mi. away - view location
- De Paul Catholic High School - 870 students - 3.6 mi. away - view location
- The Gramon School - 65 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
- Essex Valley School - 56 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Lincoln Park, Morris County, Zip 07035
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