The Craig School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Craig School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Language-based Learning Differences

Year Founded

1980

Colors

Black, Red

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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First Day of School

Tue. Sep 8, 2026

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 11, 2027

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2.7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

6 students

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please call for rates for 2026

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer Academy - grades 2-12

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Kate Tartaglia

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SnowboardingSoccer

School Notes

The Craig School, established in 1980, is an independent, nonprofit school for bright young people in grades 3 through 12 who have diagnosed, language-based learning differences.
We offer a college preparatory curriculum for children of average or above average ability with such disorders as dyslexia, auditory processing and attention deficit.
The Craig School has two campuses: a lower school (grades 2-8) located in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, and the high school (grades 9-12) located in nearby Montville, New Jersey.
The enrollment for this year is 152 students.
Our mission is to work with children of average to above average ability who learn differently and to help them acquire the skills they need to enable them to learn steadily throughout their lives.

The Craig School, established in 1980, is an independent, nonprofit school for bright young people in grades 3 through 12 who have diagnosed, language-based learning differences.
We offer a college preparatory curriculum for children of average or above average ability with such disorders as dyslexia, auditory processing and attention deficit.
The Craig School has two campuses: a lower school (grades 2-8) located in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey and an upper school (grades 9-12) located in nearby Boonton, New Jersey.
The enrollment for this year is 140 students.
Our mission is to work with children of average to above average ability who learn differently and to help them acquire the skills they need to enable them to learn steadily throughout their lives.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Craig School offer a summer program?

Yes, The Craig School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does The Craig School offer?

The Craig School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Snowboarding and Soccer.

What is The Craig School's ranking?

The Craig School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Craig School?

The application deadline for The Craig School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Morris County, NJ is $23,325 for elementary schools and $27,721 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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