The GRIT Academy
The GRIT Academy is a nurturing place with a passion to fulfill its mission, which is to serve the needs of our community by offering high quality care with flexible programs designed to nurture the growing child in an environment that is safe, caring and stimulating.
These programs provide children with social, emotional and cognitive experiences in group settings.
The development and implementation of a sound program for children is best accomplished with support and participation of parents.
The center considers parental involvement to be an integral part of their program. Realistic curriculum goals and plans are based on regular assessment of each child's individual needs, strengths and interests.
The Grit Academy insures that each child will be provided with positive learning experiences and a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Quick Stats (2021)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 55 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2015
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition Rates vary by attendance and age
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Terri Crosbie
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Computer skills, Cooking, Dance, Gymnastics, Karate
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The GRIT Academy is The Midland School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cherry Blossom Montessori School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Apples & Books Learning Center (1.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Apples & Books Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
Grades: PK-K | 130 students 1.8 miles 1036 Us Highway 202 S
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 429-4275
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 429-4275
1.8
PK-K
130
South Branchburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 2.1 miles 1005 US-202
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 255-4661
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 255-4661
2.1
NS-PK
n/a
Cherry Blossom Montessori School![Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo]( "Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
Grades: PK-5 | 103 students 3.1 miles 20 Equator Avenue
Flagtown, NJ 08821
(908) 369-4436
Flagtown, NJ 08821
(908) 369-4436
3.1
PK-5
103
Seedlings Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-K | 82 students 3.4 miles 302 South Branch Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-8890
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-8890
3.4
NS-K
82
The Midland School
Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 93 students 3.7 miles 94 Readington Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-8222
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-8222
3.7
PK-12
93
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