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10 Tower Hill Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Tel: (973) 334-1234
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.
Quick Stats (2024)
- 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
Top Rankings
The Craig School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
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
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
6 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Kelly Weiderlight
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Snowboarding, Soccer
School Notes
- The Craig School, established in 1980, is an independent,nonprofit school for bright young people in grades 3 through 12 whohave diagnosed, language-based learning differences.
- We offer a college preparatory curriculum for children ofaverage 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 (grades9-12) located in nearby Boonton, New Jersey.
- The enrollment for this year is 140 students.
- Our mission is to work with children of average to aboveaverage ability who learn differently and to help them acquire theskills they need to enable them to learn steadily throughout theirlives.
Source: Verified school update
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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Quick Stats (2024)
- 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
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