Crescent Ridge Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
Enrollment: 119 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,830
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Crescent Ridge Academy
Nursery	32
Pre-K	59
Kind	11
1	8
2	3
3	6

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Year Founded

1967

Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

119 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

92%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no uniforms

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
International Montessori Council (IMC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,830

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rates vary depending on level and half-day versus full-day enrollment

% on Financial Aid

13%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Lee Day

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubWebby Dance

School Notes

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 highly 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.
This transformational approach to education allows our students to become joyful learners of high academic prowess and encourages their development into caring, respectful, responsible, curious, and compassionate individuals.

The Montessori curriculum is extensive and includes the areas of:

Practical Life
Sensorial
Math
Language
Art
Geography
Science
Music

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Crescent Ridge Academy cost?

Crescent Ridge Academy's tuition is approximately $13,830 for private students.

What schools are Crescent Ridge Academy often compared to?

Crescent Ridge Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Villa Madonna Montessori by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Crescent Ridge Academy?

The acceptance rate of Crescent Ridge Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

When is the application deadline for Crescent Ridge Academy?

The application deadline for Crescent Ridge Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 4/10/2015

We have had a wonderful experience with NKMA. The teachers and staff are fantastic. The education my child is receiving is superb. We love watching our child grow and learn through the preschool program and hope to keep him enrolled through the elementary program.

- Posted by Parent - Katie

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The average private school tuition in Kenton County, KY is $6,814 for elementary schools and $8,685 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kenton County, KY is 96% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).