Independent college-preparatory education
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Crestwood Academy provides rigorous college-preparatory education with emphasis on critical thinking, character, and community in the U.S. and beyond.
What We Do
College-preparatory academics with whole-child development.
Lower School (K-5)
Foundation-building curriculum emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and exploration.
Middle School (6-8)
Academic rigor with expanded arts, athletics, and leadership opportunities.
Upper School (9-12)
College-preparatory program with AP courses, independent research, and internships.
Global Programs
Exchange programs, language immersion, and international service learning.
Why Crestwood
Education that prepares students for what comes next.
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.
Portfolio
Academic, arts, and student-life highlights.
STEM and Robotics Program Expansion
Lower School (K-5)
Introduced project-based labs and faculty coaching to strengthen foundational inquiry skills.
Middle School Advisory and Wellness Model
Middle School (6-8)
Integrated advising, executive function coaching, and parent partnership communication.
Upper School Capstone and Counsel Program
Upper School (9-12)
Expanded college counseling and capstone research tracks for competitive admissions outcomes.
Our Team
Faculty and leadership with independent-school credentials.
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.