Hill Crest Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Hill Crest Academy in Norton, MA, serves co–educational students from nursery school through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban neighborhood.
The school has a faculty with 100% of teachers holding advanced degrees, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for teacher qualifications.
Admissions are offered on a rolling basis, accommodating families seeking enrollment flexibility throughout the year.
Located in the Chartley area, Hill Crest Academy is part of the Norton community and provides a regular elementary and secondary program.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Hill Crest Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

DanceEquitation

HCA PlayersHCA String Ensemble

School Notes

Please contact us at 508 285 7599 for accurate information about our school.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hill Crest Academy often compared to?

Hill Crest Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Pinecroft School by visitors of our site.

What is Hill Crest Academy's ranking?

Hill Crest Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Hill Crest Academy?

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

In what neighborhood is Hill Crest Academy located?

Hill Crest Academy is located in the Chartley neighborhood of Norton, MA.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 9/18/2014

My daughter is a graduate of Hillcrest Academy, it was the best decision we ever made. The teachers provided an environment that was encouraging and challenging. When she graduated, she was a confident young women prepared for her next journey.

- Posted by Parent - aprew

5 7/16/2014

For several years, my daughters have been attending Hillcrest Academy, with great success. The student to teacher ratio is excellent, nearly 3:1. The focus is on academics so that students advance a bit beyond public. My daughters are beyond their slightly older cousins, in a nearby public school. Challenging and encouraging is the environment. Savvy and supportive are the teachers. Caring and kind are the other parents. My girls are excelling here, without the worries and drama of public school problems today, myself having a public background in MA. They are strong and confident, happy and healthy, challenged and beyond. I would place them at Hillcrest again in a heartbeat.

- Posted by Parent - kunoc

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The average private school tuition in Bristol County, MA is $9,460 for elementary schools and $15,135 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bristol County, MA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).