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Craig School, High School

24 Changebridge Road Montville, NJ 07045

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Craig School, High School Photo #1 - The Craig School athletic program offers students the opportunity to participate in competitive and intramural sports. Every student can sign up for any competitive sport that is offered for their grade as Craig has a no cut policy. We emphasize the importance of developing personal fitness and a healthy and positive attitude towards performance. We focus on sportsmanship, perseverance and
Craig School, High School Photo #2 - The Orton-Gillingham Approach is an instructional approach intended primarily for use with individuals who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. It is most properly understood and practiced as an approach, not a method, program, system or technique.
Craig School, High School Photo #3 - Project Read Story Form is a multisensory approach to teaching students how to analyze the underlying structure of narrative text.Project Read Report Form is a multisensory approach to teaching students how to analyze the underlying structure of nonfiction text. This strategy is reinforced when students are taking notes in middle school.
Craig School, High School Photo #4 - Craig Lower students have a variety of activities available to them. The Craig School Badgers play other independent Middle Schools in soccer, basketball and lacrosse. Lower School students may also participate in a winter skiing program at the Hidden Valley ski area. Programs include fencing, tennis, golf and workshops for all ages. Students in the 7th and 8th grades participate
Craig School, High School Photo #5 - We have integrated mindfulness skills in the to the students' day through the MindUP program. MindUP is grounded in the pillars of Neuroscience, Positive Psychology, Mindful Behavior and Social and Emotional Learning. This program helps children build overall personal resilience and develop mindfulness skills that can increase self-control, focus, empathy and optimism. It offers an immersive experience and daily practice
Craig School, High School Photo #6 - CO-ED LACROSSE The lacrosse season begins in March and is open to all middle schhol students. Opponents have included Gill St. Bernards, Montclair Kimberley Academy, Far Hills Country Day, Chatham Day School, Morristown Beard, Mt. Arlington, Harding, and Newark Academy.
Craig School, High School Photo #7 - The college prep program at Craig High addresses the development of the whole student with the goals of creating independent learners, building a greater sense of self, and guiding our students in being an active part in their future decision making process. Our curriculum is cross curricular, integrated, and designed to facilitate active teaching and learning that goes beyond the classroom
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Language-based learning disabilities
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
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Student Body

Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
8 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
collared shirts & neat appearance

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call for tuition information.
Admissions Director
Nicole Moon
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Homework Clubmany others during school year
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School Notes

  • The Craig School is an independent, non-profit school specializing in students who have diagnosed, learning disabilities.
  • The school offers a strategy-based, college preparatory educational program emphasizing multisensory classroom techniques, organizational methods, effective assistive technology and a social communication curriculum.
  • Craig provides a safe, nurturing learning environment with small structured classrooms, positive student-teacher interaction, and strong ties to parents.
  • Our campuses in Mountain Lakes for the LS/MS (grades 2-8) and Craig high School located in Montville (grades 9-12) are designed to serve approximately 130 students.
  • We offer an academic program aligned with the NJ Core Curriculum Standards. Our program features proven, research-based learning strategies including multi-sensory approaches, assistive technology, and organizational skills. We teach our students how to learn by providing them with meta-cognitive strategies and cross-curricular approaches. These tools allow students to build their academic foundations, increase their ability to be active and independent learners, and develop a sense of who they are as individuals and students.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Craig School, High School offer?
Craig School, High School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Lacrosse, Soccer and Softball.
When is the application deadline for Craig School, High School?
The application deadline for Craig School, High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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