Cedar Hill Prep School

152 Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08873
Tel: (732)356-5400
Grades: PK - 8 | 263 students
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Cedar Hill Prep School is a non sectarian private school from Preschool through Grade 8. The school environment exudes cross cultural interaction, co-operation and comraderie. Cedar Hill Prep School's primary focus is on developing the "academic mind" of a child, in order to groom him/her to become a high performing student. Students are taught in a manner that supports the skill sets required for the current 21st century work force - this includes creativity, flexibility, individual thought and team work. In addition, we support the emotional and social needs of the children by providing a nurturing environment. Instruction is disemminated in a small group setting with accomodations made for differentiated instruction. Their education is further enhanced with hands on learning opportunities, field trips and monthly project work.

School Overview:
Cedar Hill Prep School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Programs Supported mild learning differences
Year Founded 2003
Student Body
Total Students 263 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (NJ School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 30%
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(uniform code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,700
Acceptance Rate 30%
Admissions Director Ruth Sulitzer
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 9 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art studio Chorus
Advanced Chorus Chess
Musiqclub Mad Science
Jump Bunch Yogarate
Fencing

School Notes:

    • Cedar Hill Prep School offers a well rounded, non sectarian education from Preschool through Grade 8.
    • Students in middle school also learn Engineering concepts as part of their curriculum from Grade 5-8.
    • Cedar Hill Prep School's primary focus is on developing the "academic mind" of a child. In addition, we support the emotional and social needs of the children by providing a nurturing environment. Instruction is disemminated in a small group setting with accomodations made for differentiated instruction. Their education is further enhanced with hands on learning opportunities, field trips and monthly project work.
    • The school population includes a diverse community with students representing more than 10 nationalities, akin to a mini United Nations. The environment exudes cross cultural interaction, cross generational friendship, co-operation and comraderie. Cedar Hill Prep School embraces cultural immersion, spanish and french are taught from preschool. Students are also given ample opportunities in public speaking, creative expression and team work. Parent/Student/Teacher communication is maintained using the class web pages and an active PTO.
    • Students from Grade 2 and up participate in National competitions viz., Math League, Geography Bee, Odyssey of Mind, and Science League

    Profile last updated: 04/01/2013

Nearby Schools:

Cedar Hill Prep School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Community Christian Academy & Preschool
Gr. K-3 | 1.1 mi. away
Rutgers Preparatory School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.4 mi. away
KinderCare at Somerset
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.5 mi. away
St Matthias Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 1.8 mi. away

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