The Crefeld School

• The Crefeld School has an intentionally different approach to a college-prep education - one that empowers every student to grow to their strengths, find meaning in their learning, and feel ownership of their school community.
• Challenging academics, a focus on social justice and service, and authentic relationships, allow students to become their best selves.
• In a school that is small by design, with a robust advisory system, students are trusted and respected as individuals, supported and challenged, and become empathetic, lifelong learners.
• After completing the culminating experience of Graduation by Exhibition, students have identified their passions and talents, know how to address their challenges, and are equipped to achieve their full potential in college and as engaged citizens.

The Crefeld School is a small by design, independent, gender inclusive day school, serving grades seven through twelve. The Crefeld School's mission is to graduate self-aware, empathetic, lifelong learners, who possess an appreciation for diverse perspectives, their role in society, and their ability to act as agents of change. Located in Chestnut Hill, Crefeld provides an intentionally different college preparatory program to help students become their best selves. We embrace a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected, and valued; and we believe that in actively promoting this type of learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. We celebrate and value the many ways our community is diverse, including:

• Ethnic/Racial/Faith
• Geographic (~100 students from ~55 zip codes)
• Socioeconomic
• Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
• Family Systems
• Neurodiversity

Why do families choose Crefeld? Crefeld is a different kind of school where nobody is the same and everybody can succeed. Everyone has their own unique strengths that add value to the community. Small class sizes, close relationships with teachers and peers from all backgrounds, along with responsive academic and emotional support creates a challenging, creative, and flexible learning environment tailored to each student`s strengths.

Who comes to Crefeld?Students from varied backgrounds & walks of life looking for:A Progressive, Student-Centered SchoolA Safe School that Values Each StudentExtra Learning and/or Emotional Support in a College Prep EnvironmentStudents Who are Smart, Creative, Collaborative Students, who want to take ownership of their learning

Crefeld is accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.