Crestwood Academy was established to provide families with a rigorous, character-driven education in a nurturing community environment.
About CRESTWOOD
A Quarter Century of Academic Excellence
Our Team
Leadership with a direct commitment to service, belonging, and measurable impact.
Eleanor S. Whitmore
Head of School
EdD. 22 years in independent school leadership with a focus on college readiness, faculty development, and student wellbeing.
Marcus J. Almeida
Director of Admissions & Enrollment
Leads admissions strategy, family experience, and enrollment growth across lower, middle, and upper school programs.
Core Principles
Small Class Sizes
12:1 student-teacher ratio ensures individualized attention and support.
College Outcomes
98% college acceptance with significant representation at top-50 universities.
Character Focus
Leadership, service, and ethical reasoning embedded across the curriculum.
Operating Model
Participant-Centered Design
Programs are shaped around access, clarity, and real user constraints.
Partner Coordination
Schools, clinics, donors, and agencies align around shared goals.
Impact Measurement
Outcomes are reported with transparent timelines and assumptions.