Crescent Ridge Academy (CRA) is a premier Montessori school focused on the holistic development of its students; educating the whole child, providing an academic, social and emotional foundation for lifelong impact. CRA celebrates the diverse backgrounds and experiences of each student and has an unwavering commitment to social justice, providing students guidance for becoming independent, compassionate members of the community. At CRA, we work in a collaborative partnership with parents, faculty, and children to combine Montessori Philosophy 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. Crescent Ridge Academy is a progressive school for children ages 24 months to 12 years, Providing Toddler, Early Childhood, and Elementary programs. Children begin in our toddler program (24-36 months) and then move into our Early Childhood program for the 3-6-year-old cycle. Lower Elementary is comprised of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, and Upper Elementary includes 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. The Teacher Education Program is Kentucky's only Montessori Teacher Education Program, offering summer programs for adult learners seeking an accredited credential for Infant/Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Teachers.
