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
Top Rankings
Hill Crest Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Tuition and 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
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 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.
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.
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