Crescent Ridge Academy vs. Villa Madonna Montessori
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School Overview
School


Overview
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.
Villa Madonna Montessori is a non-profit Montessori School (ages 3-6) sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of St.
Walburg Monastery in Northern Kentucky. Our unique setting is a converted brick barn situated on 200 plus scenic acres overlooking the Ohio River in Villa Hills, Ky.
Grades Offered
NS-3
PK-K
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1967
1971
Students Body
Total Students
119 students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
18%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
32
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Pre-K Students
59
38
Kindergarten Students
11
11
Grade 1 Students
8
-
Grade 2 Students
3
-
Grade 3 Students
6
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
92%
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Average Class Size
24
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Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
25:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(no uniforms)
(no uniforms)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,830
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Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary depending on level and half-day versus full-day enrollment
$5,600 for Pre-School, $6,200 for Kindergarten
% on Financial Aid
13%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
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Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
Lee Day
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubWebby Dance