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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,830
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-3
Year Founded
1967
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
92%
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,830
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary depending on level and half-day versus full-day enrollment
% on Financial Aid
13%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Lee Day
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubWebby Dance
School Notes
The Montessori curriculum is extensive and includes the areas of:
- Practical Life
- Sensorial
- Math
- Language
- Art
- Geography
- Science
- Music
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Crescent Ridge Academy cost?
Crescent Ridge Academy's tuition is approximately $13,830 for private students.
What schools are Crescent Ridge Academy often compared to?
Crescent Ridge Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Villa Madonna Montessori by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Crescent Ridge Academy?
The acceptance rate of Crescent Ridge Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Crescent Ridge Academy?
The application deadline for Crescent Ridge Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 4/10/2015
We have had a wonderful experience with NKMA. The teachers and staff are fantastic. The education my child is receiving is superb. We love watching our child grow and learn through the preschool program and hope to keep him enrolled through the elementary program.
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